Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $46,980 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.59
10th percentile $37,550
90th percentile $71,220
Employed locally 130
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,550
    25th
    $43,540
    50th (median)
    $46,980
    75th
    $55,310
    90th
    $71,220

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 73% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 27% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Junction, CO $68,060
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,140
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,840
    Wilmington, NC $60,840
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $60,650
    Lynchburg, VA $60,200

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,370
    Production Workers, All Other $35,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,520
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Winston, NC is $22.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Winston, NC is 17.7% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,550 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,540.