How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $38.19 an hour or $6,619 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.19
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 196
- Jobs in the area
- 9,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,630 | $17.61 | |
| 25th | $48,860 | $23.49 | |
| Median | $79,430 | $38.19 | |
| 75th | $102,400 | $49.24 | |
| 90th | $106,200 | $51.07 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.
| Beaumont, TX | $96,790 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $91,560 |
| Texarkana, TX | $59,490 |
| Killeen, TX | $56,040 |
| Victoria, TX | $55,080 |
| Midland, TX | $47,580 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,320 |
| Dallas, TX | $47,230 |
| Tyler, TX | $44,400 |
| Austin, TX | $41,820 |
| Waco, TX | $37,260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $36,430 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chemical Plant and System Operator | $106,000 |
| Power Plant Operator | $104,600 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $85,530 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $84,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,330 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $69,820 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $68,100 |
| Tool Grinder | $62,300 |
| Machinist | $61,280 |
| Welder | $57,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $38.19 ($79,430 a year).
Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $79,430 against $58,040 nationally, 37% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $60,150, so Houston pays 32% more.
Where does Houston rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?
10 of 196 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,200 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.