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

$45,970a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $22.10 an hour or $3,831 a month.

Hourly
$22.10
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
158 of 196
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,500Median: $45,970Highest 10%: $72,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,500$18.03
25th$41,160$19.79
Median$45,970$22.10
75th$59,300$28.51
90th$72,970$35.08

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
Elkhart, IN$45,610
South Bend, IN$43,550
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in Indiana Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,490
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,470
Tool and Die Maker$61,340
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,180
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,970
Machinist$53,770
Tire Builder$51,170
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,380
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$49,340
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $22.10 ($45,970 a year).

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

No: $45,970 against $58,040 nationally, 21% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $56,800, so Fort Wayne pays 19% less.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?

158 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,970 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.