Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,150 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $62,480
Employed locally 60
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $41,410
    50th (median)
    $49,150
    75th
    $58,330
    90th
    $62,480

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baton Rouge, LA $98,790
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,410
    Wyoming $85,480
    Montgomery, AL $84,360
    Mobile, AL $82,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,540

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,000
    Food Batchmakers$45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Western Wisconsin is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.75 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Western Wisconsin is 13.9% below the national median of $57,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,410.