How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in Peoria?
$62,500a year
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $30.05 an hour or $5,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.05
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 196
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,700Median: $62,500Highest 10%: $81,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,700 | $23.41 | |
| 25th | $58,510 | $28.13 | |
| Median | $62,500 | $30.05 | |
| 75th | $75,680 | $36.38 | |
| 90th | $81,460 | $39.16 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.
| Chicago, IL | $61,250 |
| St. Louis, MO | $53,500 |
| Paducah, KY | $44,220 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $30.05 ($62,500 a year).
Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $62,500 against $58,040 nationally, 8% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,940, so Peoria pays 1% more.
Where does Peoria rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?
31 of 196 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,460 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.