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

$49,920a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $24.00 an hour or $4,160 a month.

Hourly
$24.00
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
111 of 196
Jobs in the area
490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,420Median: $49,920Highest 10%: $63,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,420$22.32
25th$48,530$23.33
Median$49,920$24.00
75th$57,680$27.73
90th$63,690$30.62

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Kenosha, WI$61,180
Sheboygan, WI$60,590
Minneapolis, MN$54,630
Milwaukee, WI$50,020
Appleton, WI$49,560
Oshkosh, WI$49,520
Duluth, MN$49,030
Green Bay, WI$47,650
Janesville, WI$47,510
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in Wisconsin Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Madison

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,700
Power Plant Operator$73,300
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$71,850
Tool and Die Maker$65,900
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,350
Machinist$60,830
Welder$59,530
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$58,620
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,490
Grinding and Polishing Worker$56,160
Salaries for every job in Madison, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $24.00 ($49,920 a year).

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

No: $49,920 against $58,040 nationally, 14% less.

How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $50,870, so Madison pays 2% less.

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

111 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,690 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.