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

$50,020a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $24.05 an hour or $4,168 a month.

Hourly
$24.05
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
109 of 196
Jobs in the area
620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,390Median: $50,020Highest 10%: $73,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,390$19.90
25th$46,840$22.52
Median$50,020$24.05
75th$60,490$29.08
90th$73,720$35.44

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
Madison, WI$49,920
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 Milwaukee

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,660
Power Plant Operator$75,300
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$69,600
Tool and Die Maker$68,120
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$66,980
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,860
Cleaning$64,850
Forging Machine Setter$60,500
Machinist$60,320
Milling and Planing Machine Setter$60,140
Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $24.05 ($50,020 a year).

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

No: $50,020 against $58,040 nationally, 14% less.

How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

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

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

109 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,720 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.