SOC 51-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders — Delaware
Delaware
The median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Delaware is $63,200 per year, 8.9% above the national median of $58,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Delaware is $63,200 per year, 8.9% above the national median of $58,040. Half of workers earn between $59,390 and $74,580. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,460 and the ninetieth at $82,100.
Employment stands at 1,160, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Delaware ranks number 11th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 517 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 230th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,460 | −13.1% |
| 25th | $59,390 | +2.3% |
| Median (50th) | $63,200 | +8.9% |
| 75th | $74,580 | +28.5% |
| 90th | $82,100 | +41.5% |
| Mean | $65,630 | +13.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $63,200 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$63,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,327US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,200 a year, 8.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,460 to $82,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,160 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 47 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $63,200, or $30.39 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,040, so pay in Delaware is 8.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Delaware earns more than $82,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,460 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,160 jobs in this occupation in Delaware. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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