SOC 51-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders — Southern Michigan
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Southern Michigan, MI is $50,580 a year, trailing the national median of $58,040 by 12.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Southern Michigan, MI is $50,580 a year, trailing the national median of $58,040 by 12.9%. Half of workers earn between $48,490 and $78,050. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,020 and the ninetieth at $80,300.
The area has 640 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.7 of every thousand jobs. Muskegon leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $58,220. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 192nd of 361 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,020 | −34.5% |
| 25th | $48,490 | −16.5% |
| Median (50th) | $50,580 | −12.9% |
| 75th | $78,050 | +34.5% |
| 90th | $80,300 | +38.4% |
| Mean | $57,660 | −0.7% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $50,580 goes as far as $52,578 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,578US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,580 a year, 12.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,020 to $80,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 640 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Muskegon, at $58,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southern Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $50,580, or $24.32 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 Southern Michigan, MI is 12.9% 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 Southern Michigan, MI earns more than $80,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,020 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 Muskegon, at $58,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 640 jobs in this occupation in Southern Michigan, MI. 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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