SOC 51-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders — Hartford
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Hartford, CT is $48,670 a year, trailing the national median of $58,040 by 16.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Hartford, CT is $48,670 a year, trailing the national median of $58,040 by 16.1%. Half of workers earn between $39,160 and $60,780. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,530 and the ninetieth at $71,570.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Norwich leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,600. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 432nd of 575 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,530 | −38.8% |
| 25th | $39,160 | −32.5% |
| Median (50th) | $48,670 | −16.1% |
| 75th | $60,780 | +4.7% |
| 90th | $71,570 | +23.3% |
| Mean | $52,600 | −9.4% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwich | $64,600 | 80 | |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $61,720 | 280 | |
| 3 | New Haven | $58,490 | 110 | |
| 4 | Waterbury | $57,460 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hartford run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $48,670 buys what $46,979 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,979US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,670 a year, 16.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,530 to $71,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Norwich, at $64,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Hartford, CT?
The median annual wage is $48,670, or $23.40 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 Hartford, CT is 16.1% 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 Hartford, CT earns more than $71,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,530 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 Norwich, at $64,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Hartford, CT. 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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