SOC 51-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Idaho is $77,100 per year, well 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 Idaho is $77,100 per year, well above the national median of $58,040. The gap of 32.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $57,740 and $77,110. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,100 and the ninetieth at $84,930.
The area has 550 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Idaho ranks number 5th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Boise City records the highest median at $58,990. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 152nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,100 | −20.6% |
| 25th | $57,740 | −0.5% |
| Median (50th) | $77,100 | +32.8% |
| 75th | $77,110 | +32.9% |
| 90th | $84,930 | +46.3% |
| Mean | $68,400 | +17.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $58,990 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $77,100 goes as far as $80,733 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 39.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,733US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,100 a year, 32.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,100 to $84,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 550 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $58,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $77,100, or $37.07 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 Idaho is 32.8% 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 Idaho earns more than $84,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,100 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 Boise City, at $58,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 550 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. 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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