Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $45,720 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $30,320
90th percentile $60,880
Employed locally 270
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,320
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $45,720
    75th
    $56,150
    90th
    $60,880

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 56% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 44% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,540
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $67,210
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $64,560
    Lancaster, PA $58,210
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,110
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $57,860

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,000
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,370
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in York, PA is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in York, PA is 19.9% 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 York?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,320 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.