SOC 51-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders — Massachusetts
Massachusetts · 3 metro areas compared
At $56,920, median pay for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts tracks the national median of $58,040 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $56,920, median pay for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts tracks the national median of $58,040 closely. Pay ranges from under $41,560 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,470 to $64,160.
The area has 2,860 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.88 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Massachusetts ranks number 26th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Springfield records the highest median at $62,280. Of the 717 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 481st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,560 | −28.4% |
| 25th | $46,470 | −19.9% |
| Median (50th) | $56,920 | −1.9% |
| 75th | $64,160 | +10.5% |
| 90th | $77,700 | +33.9% |
| Mean | $57,580 | −0.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $62,280 | 80 | |
| 2 | Boston | $57,370 | 1,820 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $50,460 | 700 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $56,920 buys what $53,800 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,800US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,920 a year, 1.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,560 to $77,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,860 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 26th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Springfield, at $62,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $56,920, or $27.37 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 Massachusetts is 1.9% 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 Massachusetts earns more than $77,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,560 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 Springfield, at $62,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,860 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts. 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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