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

$59,350a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area. That is $28.53 an hour or $4,946 a month.

Hourly
$28.53
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
57 of 196
Jobs in the area
1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,430Median: $59,350Highest 10%: $72,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,430$18.96
25th$47,780$22.97
Median$59,350$28.53
75th$66,380$31.91
90th$72,590$34.90

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Spartanburg, SC$58,170
Columbia, SC$57,870
Augusta, GA$57,790
Charleston, SC$57,410
Charlotte, NC$57,110
Florence, SC$46,080
Sumter, SC$44,530
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in South Carolina Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Greenville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$81,580
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$73,740
Tool and Die Maker$67,830
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,660
Chemical Plant and System Operator$60,430
Machinist$57,970
Gas Plant Operator$57,080
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$51,590
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$51,560
Salaries for every job in Greenville, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area is $28.53 ($59,350 a year).

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

Yes: $59,350 against $58,040 nationally, 2% more.

How does Greenville compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $56,240, so Greenville pays 6% more.

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

57 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,590 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.