How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in Rochester?
$46,270a year
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,856 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.25
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 154 of 196
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,920Median: $46,270Highest 10%: $71,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,920 | $17.27 | |
| 25th | $46,250 | $22.24 | |
| Median | $46,270 | $22.25 | |
| 75th | $58,740 | $28.24 | |
| 90th | $71,200 | $34.23 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.
| Albany, NY | $60,440 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $55,990 |
| New York, NY | $54,790 |
| Buffalo, NY | $54,340 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $50,320 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,500 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $22.25 ($46,270 a year).
Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $46,270 against $58,040 nationally, 20% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $49,640, so Rochester pays 7% less.
Where does Rochester rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?
154 of 196 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,200 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.