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

$71,210a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $34.24 an hour or $5,934 a month.

Hourly
$34.24
Vs. national median
+23%
Rank among cities
16 of 196
Jobs in the area
760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,520Median: $71,210Highest 10%: $94,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,520$23.33
25th$58,680$28.21
Median$71,210$34.24
75th$78,040$37.52
90th$94,530$45.45

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Vallejo, CA$63,790
San Jose, CA$63,510
San Diego, CA$61,870
Santa Maria, CA$61,770
Los Angeles, CA$55,750
Modesto, CA$54,770
Santa Rosa, CA$54,560
Oxnard, CA$51,450
Bakersfield, CA$51,310
Sacramento, CA$49,820
Riverside, CA$48,900
Stockton, CA$47,520
Fresno, CA$47,280
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in California Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in San Francisco

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$132,600
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$129,900
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$125,200
Petroleum Pump System Operator$117,700
Chemical Plant and System Operator$111,900
Tool and Die Maker$97,560
Aircraft Structure$97,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$93,640
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$91,500
Plant and System Operator$91,310
Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $34.24 ($71,210 a year).

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

Yes: $71,210 against $58,040 nationally, 23% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $58,300, so San Francisco pays 22% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?

16 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,530 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.