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

$60,080a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $28.88 an hour or $5,007 a month.

Hourly
$28.88
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
54 of 196
Jobs in the area
580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,400Median: $60,080Highest 10%: $78,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,400$21.83
25th$48,690$23.41
Median$60,080$28.88
75th$63,730$30.64
90th$78,270$37.63

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Raleigh, NC$60,440
Charlotte, NC$57,110
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 Durham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,930
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$63,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,360
Separating$55,920
Upholsterer$51,060
Machinist$50,740
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$50,260
Inspector$49,390
Welder$49,280
Print Binding and Finishing Worker$49,110
Salaries for every job in Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $28.88 ($60,080 a year).

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

Yes: $60,080 against $58,040 nationally, 4% more.

How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $49,650, so Durham pays 21% more.

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

54 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,270 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.