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

$57,500a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $27.64 an hour or $4,792 a month.

Hourly
$27.64
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
72 of 196
Jobs in the area
1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,880Median: $57,500Highest 10%: $80,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,880$19.17
25th$46,790$22.50
Median$57,500$27.64
75th$66,580$32.01
90th$80,230$38.57

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Joplin, MO$67,790
St. Louis, MO$53,500
St. Joseph, MO$49,880
Springfield, MO$49,250
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Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,400
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$105,500
Petroleum Pump System Operator$98,770
Tool and Die Maker$85,740
Gas Plant Operator$81,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,180
Inspector$63,000
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,540
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$58,260
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $27.64 ($57,500 a year).

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

No: $57,500 against $58,040 nationally, 1% less.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $50,640, so Kansas City pays 14% more.

Where does Kansas City rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?

72 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,230 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.