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

$49,780a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $23.93 an hour or $4,148 a month.

Hourly
$23.93
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
114 of 196
Jobs in the area
600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,290Median: $49,780Highest 10%: $74,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,290$17.93
25th$45,120$21.69
Median$49,780$23.93
75th$58,500$28.13
90th$74,090$35.62

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Muskegon, MI$58,220
Kalamazoo, MI$49,400
Detroit, MI$47,880
Lansing, MI$45,930
Ann Arbor, MI$45,590
Niles, MI$44,750
South Bend, IN$43,550
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in Michigan Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Welder$48,920
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $23.93 ($49,780 a year).

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

No: $49,780 against $58,040 nationally, 14% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $50,060, so Grand Rapids pays 1% less.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?

114 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,090 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.