How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in Lexington?
$45,820a year
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $22.03 an hour or $3,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.03
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 161 of 196
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,470Median: $45,820Highest 10%: $76,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $45,690 | $21.97 | |
| Median | $45,820 | $22.03 | |
| 75th | $57,730 | $27.75 | |
| 90th | $76,370 | $36.72 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.
| Elizabethtown, KY | $67,510 |
| Louisville, KY | $63,490 |
| Clarksville, TN | $63,370 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $60,830 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $60,820 |
| Huntington, WV | $57,430 |
| Paducah, KY | $44,220 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $22.03 ($45,820 a year).
Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $45,820 against $58,040 nationally, 21% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $57,530, so Lexington pays 20% less.
Where does Lexington rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?
161 of 196 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,370 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.