How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in Albuquerque?
$45,080a year
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $21.67 an hour or $3,757 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.67
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 196
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,120Median: $45,080Highest 10%: $69,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,120 | $15.92 | |
| 25th | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| Median | $45,080 | $21.67 | |
| 75th | $62,740 | $30.16 | |
| 90th | $69,630 | $33.48 |
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How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $21.67 ($45,080 a year).
Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $45,080 against $58,040 nationally, 22% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $60,910, so Albuquerque pays 26% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?
173 of 196 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,630 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.