SOC 51-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders — Sumter
Sumter, SC · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Sumter, SC is $44,530 per year, 23.3% below 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 Sumter, SC is $44,530 per year, 23.3% below the national median of $58,040. Half of workers earn between $44,530 and $59,220. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,530 and the ninetieth at $59,220.
Employment stands at 100, or 2.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Greenville records the highest median at $59,350. Of the 166 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 96th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,530 | −23.3% |
| 25th | $44,530 | −23.3% |
| Median (50th) | $44,530 | −23.3% |
| 75th | $59,220 | +2.0% |
| 90th | $59,220 | +2.0% |
| Mean | $50,470 | −13.0% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | $59,350 | 1,250 | |
| 2 | Spartanburg | $58,170 | 430 | |
| 3 | Columbia | $57,870 | 410 | |
| 4 | Charleston | $57,410 | 290 | |
| 5 | Florence | $46,080 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sumter run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $44,530 goes as far as $47,524 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,524US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,530 a year, 23.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,530 to $59,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greenville, at $59,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Sumter, SC?
The median annual wage is $44,530, or $21.41 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 Sumter, SC is 23.3% 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 Sumter, SC earns more than $59,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,530 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 Greenville, at $59,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Sumter, SC. 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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