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How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in Austin?

$41,820a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $20.11 an hour or $3,485 a month.

Hourly
$20.11
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among cities
184 of 196
Jobs in the area
840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,340Median: $41,820Highest 10%: $76,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,340$17.95
25th$41,820$20.11
Median$41,820$20.11
75th$45,830$22.03
90th$76,410$36.74

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Beaumont, TX$96,790
Corpus Christi, TX$91,560
Houston, TX$79,430
Texarkana, TX$59,490
Killeen, TX$56,040
Victoria, TX$55,080
Midland, TX$47,580
Lubbock, TX$47,320
Dallas, TX$47,230
Tyler, TX$44,400
Waco, TX$37,260
San Antonio, TX$36,430
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in Texas Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Austin

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$109,200
Power Plant Operator$85,350
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$74,030
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,470
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$62,430
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,610
Welder$59,040
Machinist$59,030
Plant and System Operator$55,790
Separating$54,990
Salaries for every job in Austin, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in Austin?

The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $20.11 ($41,820 a year).

Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in Austin than the national average?

No: $41,820 against $58,040 nationally, 28% less.

How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $60,150, so Austin pays 30% less.

Where does Austin rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?

184 of 196 metro areas with data.

How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make starting out in Austin?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,410 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.