Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender Salary in the Industry of Paper Manufacturing

The salary statistics and trend of chemical equipment operators and tenders in the industry of paper manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemical equipment operator and tender salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$32,610
25th Percentile Wage
$42,270
50th Percentile Wage
$53,190
75th Percentile Wage
$62,830
90th Percentile Wage
$76,890

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical equipment operators and tenders in the industry of paper manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) chemical equipment operators and tenders is $76,890. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical equipment operators and tenders is $32,610.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical equipment operators and tenders in the industry of Paper Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$53,190
3.44% 10.68%
2016
$51,360
0.18% -
2015
$51,270
-2.65% -
2014
$52,630
0.34% -
2013
$52,450
9.42% -
2012
$47,510
- -

Table 3. Compare Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender Salary in Different Industries within the Manufacturing Sector

The average salaries of chemical equipment operators and tenders in 54 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemical equipment operators and tenders in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
$63,250
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
$63,250
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
$55,360
Basic Chemical Manufacturing
$54,810
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
$53,530
Paper Manufacturing
$53,190
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
$52,820
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing
$52,350
Chemical Manufacturing
$52,270
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$51,900
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing
$51,660
Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
$51,380
Other Food Manufacturing
$50,950
Primary Metal Manufacturing
$50,400
Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
$50,270
Chemical Manufacturing
$48,290
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
$47,390
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
$46,560
Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
$46,350
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
$46,130
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
$45,410
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$45,130
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
$45,100
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
$43,210
Machinery Manufacturing
$43,040
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
$42,990
Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
$42,660
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
$42,190
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
$42,020
Plastics Product Manufacturing
$41,820
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
$41,350
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
$40,750
Chemical Manufacturing
$40,450
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$39,190
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
$38,960
Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
$38,870
Food Manufacturing
$38,630
Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing
$38,560
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
$38,210
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
$37,890
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
$37,890
Rubber Product Manufacturing
$37,750
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
$37,460
Machinery Manufacturing
$35,920
Grain and Oilseed Milling
$35,880
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
$35,770
Beverage Manufacturing
$35,770
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
$34,960
Dairy Product Manufacturing
$34,460
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
$33,510
Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities
$32,910
Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills
$30,980
Animal Slaughtering and Processing
$30,320
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
$29,410

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