How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in Birmingham?
$49,590a year
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $23.84 an hour or $4,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.84
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 115 of 196
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,090Median: $49,590Highest 10%: $83,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,090 | $14.47 | |
| 25th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| Median | $49,590 | $23.84 | |
| 75th | $59,350 | $28.53 | |
| 90th | $83,340 | $40.07 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.
| Mobile, AL | $84,740 |
| Montgomery, AL | $84,360 |
| Decatur, AL | $82,170 |
| Huntsville, AL | $47,510 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $23.84 ($49,590 a year).
Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $49,590 against $58,040 nationally, 15% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $80,330, so Birmingham pays 38% less.
Where does Birmingham rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?
115 of 196 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,340 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.