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

$52,440a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $25.21 an hour or $4,370 a month.

Hourly
$25.21
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
96 of 196
Jobs in the area
510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,240Median: $52,440Highest 10%: $78,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,240$13.58
25th$38,270$18.40
Median$52,440$25.21
75th$64,970$31.24
90th$78,550$37.76

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Clarksville, TN$63,370
Morristown, TN$48,420
Knoxville, TN$46,880
Nashville, TN$46,530
Chattanooga, TN$45,300
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Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$119,100
Petroleum Pump System Operator$96,730
Gas Plant Operator$66,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,720
Tool and Die Maker$60,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,270
Machinist$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator$57,370
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$55,270
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $25.21 ($52,440 a year).

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

No: $52,440 against $58,040 nationally, 10% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $60,960, so Memphis pays 14% less.

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

96 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,550 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.