How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in Pittsburgh?
$57,030a year
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $27.42 an hour or $4,753 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.42
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 196
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,230Median: $57,030Highest 10%: $79,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,230 | $18.38 | |
| 25th | $45,080 | $21.67 | |
| Median | $57,030 | $27.42 | |
| 75th | $65,120 | $31.31 | |
| 90th | $79,490 | $38.22 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.
| Philadelphia, PA | $60,410 |
| Allentown, PA | $59,010 |
| Lancaster, PA | $56,810 |
| Reading, PA | $49,070 |
| York, PA | $46,880 |
| Scranton, PA | $45,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $27.42 ($57,030 a year).
Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $57,030 against $58,040 nationally, 2% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $56,630, so Pittsburgh pays 1% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?
79 of 196 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,490 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.