SOC 51-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders — West Northwestern Ohio
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
At $58,470, median pay for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in West Northwestern Ohio, OH tracks the national median of $58,040 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $58,470, median pay for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in West Northwestern Ohio, OH tracks the national median of $58,040 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,580 to $60,490.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.69 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Cleveland records the highest median at $62,200. Of the 409 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 172nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,840 | −33.1% |
| 25th | $48,580 | −16.3% |
| Median (50th) | $58,470 | +0.7% |
| 75th | $60,490 | +4.2% |
| 90th | $79,990 | +37.8% |
| Mean | $58,770 | +1.3% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Northwestern Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $58,470 goes as far as $63,006 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,006US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,470 a year, 0.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,840 to $79,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cleveland, at $62,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in West Northwestern Ohio, OH?
The median annual wage is $58,470, or $28.11 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 West Northwestern Ohio, OH is 0.7% 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 West Northwestern Ohio, OH earns more than $79,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,840 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 Cleveland, at $62,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in West Northwestern Ohio, OH. 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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