SOC 51-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders — Greenville
Greenville, NC · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Greenville, NC is $45,200 per year, 22.1% below 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 Greenville, NC is $45,200 per year, 22.1% below the national median of $58,040. Half of workers earn between $37,820 and $46,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,820 and the ninetieth at $55,820.
Employment stands at 280, or 3.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Raleigh records the highest median at $60,440. Of the 289 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 189th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,820 | −34.8% |
| 25th | $37,820 | −34.8% |
| Median (50th) | $45,200 | −22.1% |
| 75th | $46,060 | −20.6% |
| 90th | $55,820 | −3.8% |
| Mean | $44,970 | −22.5% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raleigh | $60,440 | 350 | |
| 2 | Durham | $60,080 | 580 | |
| 3 | Charlotte | $57,110 | 1,520 | |
| 4 | Wilmington | $56,990 | 130 | |
| 5 | Greensboro | $50,180 | 770 | |
| 6 | Winston-Salem | $46,980 | 130 | |
| 7 | Hickory | $45,250 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greenville run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $45,200 goes as far as $47,932 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,932US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,200 a year, 22.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,820 to $55,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Raleigh, at $60,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Greenville, NC?
The median annual wage is $45,200, or $21.73 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 Greenville, NC is 22.1% lower. 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 Greenville, NC earns more than $55,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,820 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Raleigh, at $60,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Greenville, NC. 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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