Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$57,090
↑ 25.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 25.3% since 2011 ($45,550 → $57,090)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $57,090
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -15%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,090 | +10.4% |
| 2023 | $51,720 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $49,330 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $48,090 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | $50,510 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | $49,130 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | $48,770 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | $47,800 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | $47,780 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | $47,220 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | $48,090 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | $47,730 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | $47,100 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | $45,550 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.