How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in California?
$58,300a year
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in California. That is $28.03 an hour or $4,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.03
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 5,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,160Median: $58,300Highest 10%: $80,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,160 | $20.27 | |
| 25th | $46,990 | $22.59 | |
| Median | $58,300 | $28.03 | |
| 75th | $72,690 | $34.95 | |
| 90th | $80,620 | $38.76 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $71,210 |
| Vallejo, CA | $63,790 |
| San Jose, CA | $63,510 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,870 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,770 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $59,050 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $55,750 |
| Modesto, CA | $54,770 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $54,560 |
| Oxnard, CA | $51,450 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $51,310 |
| Sacramento, CA | $49,820 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,900 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,520 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,280 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.
| 19. Nebraska | $59,750 |
| 20. Nevada | $58,520 |
| 21. Connecticut | $58,490 |
| 22. California | $58,300 |
| 23. Iowa | $57,550 |
| 24. Kentucky | $57,530 |
| 25. Maine | $57,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $28.03 ($58,300 a year).
Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $58,300 against $58,040 nationally, 0% more.
Where does California rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?
California ranks 22 of 47 states.
Which city in California pays chemical equipment operator and tenders the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $71,210 a year.
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.