Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary
in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Middle 50%
- $61,740–$99,630
- vs U.S. median
- +63%
- Metro rank
- #2 of 133
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro earn a median of $94,450 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,330 jobs (May 2025). That is 63% above the U.S. median of $58,040 and 20% above the LA statewide median of $78,580. It ranks #2 of 133 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,330 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in other LA metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $93,920 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $74,220 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $45,110 |
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What is the average Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in New Orleans?
The BLS median is $94,450 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,330 jobs pay between $61,740 and $99,630. The 10th percentile is $49,950 and the 90th is $103,170.
Is New Orleans a high-paying metro for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders?
That is 63% above the U.S. median of $58,040 and 20% above the LA statewide median of $78,580. It ranks #2 of 133 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make an hour in New Orleans?
About $45.41 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $94,450 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $29.68–$47.90 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.