How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in Lancaster?
$56,810a year
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $27.31 an hour or $4,734 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.31
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 196
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,400Median: $56,810Highest 10%: $78,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,400 | $17.98 | |
| 25th | $47,810 | $22.99 | |
| Median | $56,810 | $27.31 | |
| 75th | $66,810 | $32.12 | |
| 90th | $78,900 | $37.93 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.
| Philadelphia, PA | $60,410 |
| Allentown, PA | $59,010 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,030 |
| Reading, PA | $49,070 |
| York, PA | $46,880 |
| Scranton, PA | $45,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in Lancaster?
The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $27.31 ($56,810 a year).
Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in Lancaster than the national average?
No: $56,810 against $58,040 nationally, 2% less.
How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $56,630, so Lancaster pays 0% more.
Where does Lancaster rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?
81 of 196 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make starting out in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,900 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.