How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $27.90 an hour or $4,837 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.90
- Average (mean)
- $60,710
- Jobs
- 139,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| Median | $58,040 | $27.90 | |
| 75th | $74,080 | $35.62 | |
| 90th | $92,250 | $44.35 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Wyoming | $101,600 |
| Alabama | $80,330 |
| Montana | $79,570 |
| Louisiana | $78,580 |
| Idaho | $77,100 |
| Rhode Island | $69,630 |
| Washington | $67,300 |
| West Virginia | $66,060 |
| Arkansas | $64,440 |
| Mississippi | $64,360 |
| Delaware | $63,200 |
| Illinois | $61,940 |
| Tennessee | $60,960 |
| New Mexico | $60,910 |
| Ohio | $60,550 |
| Texas | $60,150 |
| Virginia | $59,970 |
| Maryland | $59,850 |
| Nebraska | $59,750 |
| Nevada | $58,520 |
| Connecticut | $58,490 |
| California | $58,300 |
| Iowa | $57,550 |
| Kentucky | $57,530 |
| Maine | $57,240 |
| Massachusetts | $56,920 |
| Indiana | $56,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,630 |
| Oregon | $56,510 |
| New Jersey | $56,500 |
| South Carolina | $56,240 |
| Kansas | $54,890 |
| Minnesota | $53,340 |
| Wisconsin | $50,870 |
| Missouri | $50,640 |
| Colorado | $50,370 |
| Oklahoma | $50,160 |
| Michigan | $50,060 |
| Georgia | $49,660 |
| North Carolina | $49,650 |
| New York | $49,640 |
| New Hampshire | $49,440 |
| South Dakota | $48,830 |
| Hawaii | $47,840 |
| Arizona | $45,790 |
| Florida | $44,360 |
| Utah | $39,020 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Beaumont, TX | $96,790 |
| New Orleans, LA | $94,450 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $93,920 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $91,560 |
| Mobile, AL | $84,740 |
| Montgomery, AL | $84,360 |
| Decatur, AL | $82,170 |
| Gulfport, MS | $82,050 |
| Albany, OR | $81,190 |
| Houston, TX | $79,430 |
| Charleston, WV | $77,670 |
| Longview, WA | $76,390 |
| Kennewick, WA | $75,990 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $74,220 |
| Washington, DC | $72,660 |
In other countries
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender belongs to the international group "Chemical products plant and machine operators".
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- Cutter and Trimmer$38,020
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$46,570
- Extruding$45,760
- Furnace$48,040
- Inspector$48,570
- Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,540
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $27.90 ($58,040 a year).
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make a month?
About $4,837 a month before tax, based on a median of $58,040 a year.
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year ($18.00 an hour); the top 10% make $92,250 or more.
Which state pays chemical equipment operator and tenders the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $101,600 a year, followed by Alabama ($80,330) and Montana ($79,570).
Which city pays chemical equipment operator and tenders the most?
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, with a median of $96,790 a year.
How many chemical equipment operator and tenders are there in the United States?
About 139,630 people work as chemical equipment operator and tenders.
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.