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

$61,020a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $29.34 an hour or $5,085 a month.

Hourly
$29.34
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
44 of 196
Jobs in the area
2,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,160Median: $61,020Highest 10%: $71,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,160$21.23
25th$45,140$21.70
Median$61,020$29.34
75th$61,210$29.43
90th$71,600$34.42

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
Cincinnati, OH$60,820
Michigan City, IN$50,690
Terre Haute, IN$46,660
Fort Wayne, IN$45,970
Elkhart, IN$45,610
South Bend, IN$43,550
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Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,100
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$80,200
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$79,160
Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,350
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,080
Plant and System Operator$72,780
Crushing$63,800
Tool and Die Maker$62,040
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,530
Separating$57,890
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $29.34 ($61,020 a year).

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

Yes: $61,020 against $58,040 nationally, 5% more.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $56,800, so Indianapolis pays 7% more.

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

44 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,600 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.