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

$57,110a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $27.46 an hour or $4,759 a month.

Hourly
$27.46
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
78 of 196
Jobs in the area
1,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,770Median: $57,110Highest 10%: $73,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,770$19.12
25th$48,690$23.41
Median$57,110$27.46
75th$61,120$29.38
90th$73,500$35.34

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Raleigh, NC$60,440
Durham, NC$60,080
Wilmington, NC$56,990
Greensboro, NC$50,180
Winston-Salem, NC$46,980
Hickory, NC$45,250
Greenville, NC$45,200
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in North Carolina Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Charlotte

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$132,000
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator$112,900
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$98,800
Gas Plant Operator$89,140
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,150
Tool and Die Maker$62,440
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$62,400
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$61,780
Plant and System Operator$61,200
Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $27.46 ($57,110 a year).

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

No: $57,110 against $58,040 nationally, 2% less.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $49,650, so Charlotte pays 15% more.

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

78 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,500 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.