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

$60,440a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $29.06 an hour or $5,037 a month.

Hourly
$29.06
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
50 of 196
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,080Median: $60,440Highest 10%: $76,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,080$22.63
25th$49,600$23.85
Median$60,440$29.06
75th$64,240$30.88
90th$76,530$36.79

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Durham, NC$60,080
Charlotte, NC$57,110
Wilmington, NC$56,990
Greensboro, NC$50,180
Winston-Salem, NC$46,980
Hickory, NC$45,250
Greenville, NC$45,200
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in North Carolina Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,640
Machinist$61,430
Plant and System Operator$61,110
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$61,000
Tool and Die Maker$60,590
Welder$56,940
Medical Appliance Technician$56,490
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$51,300
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $29.06 ($60,440 a year).

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

Yes: $60,440 against $58,040 nationally, 4% more.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $49,650, so Raleigh pays 22% more.

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

50 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,530 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.