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

$45,610a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area. That is $21.93 an hour or $3,801 a month.

Hourly
$21.93
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
163 of 196
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,400Median: $45,610Highest 10%: $63,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,400$18.46
25th$41,040$19.73
Median$45,610$21.93
75th$53,980$25.95
90th$63,390$30.48

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Louisville, KY$63,490
Evansville, IN$62,870
Chicago, IL$61,250
Indianapolis, IN$61,020
Cincinnati, OH$60,820
Michigan City, IN$50,690
Terre Haute, IN$46,660
Fort Wayne, IN$45,970
South Bend, IN$43,550
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Related jobs in Elkhart

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,150
Tool and Die Maker$62,540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$62,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,790
Milling and Planing Machine Setter$59,040
Welder$50,950
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$49,960
Machinist$49,910
Painting$49,610
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$48,480
Salaries for every job in Elkhart, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area is $21.93 ($45,610 a year).

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

No: $45,610 against $58,040 nationally, 21% less.

How does Elkhart compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $56,800, so Elkhart pays 20% less.

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

163 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,390 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.