Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary
in Cleveland, OH
- Middle 50%
- $58,610–$76,610
- vs U.S. median
- +7%
- Metro rank
- #31 of 133
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in the Cleveland, OH metro earn a median of $62,200 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,010 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% above the U.S. median of $58,040 and 3% above the OH statewide median of $60,550. It ranks #31 of 133 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,010 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in other OH metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $87,670 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $61,530 |
| Toledo, OH | $60,830 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $60,820 |
| Columbus, OH | $60,260 |
| Akron, OH | $59,280 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $57,470 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $47,220 |
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Questions
What is the average Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Cleveland?
The BLS median is $62,200 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,010 jobs pay between $58,610 and $76,610. The 10th percentile is $46,820 and the 90th is $81,840.
Is Cleveland a high-paying metro for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders?
That is 7% above the U.S. median of $58,040 and 3% above the OH statewide median of $60,550. It ranks #31 of 133 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make an hour in Cleveland?
About $29.90 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $62,200 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $28.18–$36.83 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.