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

$50,110a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $24.09 an hour or $4,176 a month.

Hourly
$24.09
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
108 of 196
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,630Median: $50,110Highest 10%: $71,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,630$20.50
25th$47,210$22.70
Median$50,110$24.09
75th$59,270$28.50
90th$71,880$34.56

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Boulder, CO$51,230
Fort Collins, CO$50,900
Greeley, CO$45,980
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Related jobs in Denver

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$102,800
Petroleum Pump System Operator$101,600
Gas Plant Operator$98,640
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$82,100
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,860
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$76,150
Tool and Die Maker$69,570
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,570
Chemical Plant and System Operator$68,590
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$64,790
Salaries for every job in Denver, CO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $24.09 ($50,110 a year).

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

No: $50,110 against $58,040 nationally, 14% less.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $50,370, so Denver pays 1% less.

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

108 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,880 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.