How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in Lafayette?
$49,380a year
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $23.74 an hour or $4,115 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.74
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 196
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,800Median: $49,380Highest 10%: $99,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,800 | $12.40 | |
| 25th | $29,120 | $14.00 | |
| Median | $49,380 | $23.74 | |
| 75th | $61,110 | $29.38 | |
| 90th | $99,580 | $47.88 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.
| New Orleans, LA | $94,450 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $93,920 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $74,220 |
| Shreveport, LA | $45,110 |
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How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $23.74 ($49,380 a year).
Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $49,380 against $58,040 nationally, 15% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $78,580, so Lafayette pays 37% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?
120 of 196 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,580 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.