How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in Columbus?
$60,260a year
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $28.97 an hour or $5,022 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.97
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 196
- Jobs in the area
- 1,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,470Median: $60,260Highest 10%: $74,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,470 | $22.34 | |
| 25th | $50,140 | $24.11 | |
| Median | $60,260 | $28.97 | |
| 75th | $65,790 | $31.63 | |
| 90th | $74,340 | $35.74 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.
| Cleveland, OH | $62,200 |
| Dayton, OH | $61,530 |
| Toledo, OH | $60,830 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $60,820 |
| Akron, OH | $59,280 |
| Huntington, WV | $57,430 |
| Sandusky, OH | $57,240 |
| Canton, OH | $51,020 |
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How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $28.97 ($60,260 a year).
Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $60,260 against $58,040 nationally, 4% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $60,550, so Columbus pays 0% more.
Where does Columbus rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?
53 of 196 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,340 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.