SOC 51-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders — Parkersburg
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV · 2 metro areas compared
In Parkersburg, WV the median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders is $66,060 a year, which is 13.8% higher than the national figure of $58,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Parkersburg, WV the median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders is $66,060 a year, which is 13.8% higher than the national figure of $58,040. Half of workers earn between $66,060 and $92,620. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,920 and the ninetieth at $92,620.
The area has 330 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 10.16 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Charleston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,670. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 41st of 164 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,920 | +10.1% |
| 25th | $66,060 | +13.8% |
| Median (50th) | $66,060 | +13.8% |
| 75th | $92,620 | +59.6% |
| 90th | $92,620 | +59.6% |
| Mean | $76,710 | +32.2% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $77,670 | 280 | |
| 2 | Huntington | $57,430 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Parkersburg run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $66,060 goes as far as $73,810 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,810US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,060 a year, 13.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,920 to $92,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $77,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Parkersburg, WV?
The median annual wage is $66,060, or $31.76 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 Parkersburg, WV is 13.8% 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 Parkersburg, WV earns more than $92,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,920 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 Charleston, at $77,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Parkersburg, WV. 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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