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

$43,550a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $20.94 an hour or $3,629 a month.

Hourly
$20.94
Vs. national median
-25%
Rank among cities
182 of 196
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,100Median: $43,550Highest 10%: $69,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,100$16.88
25th$35,100$16.88
Median$43,550$20.94
75th$56,120$26.98
90th$69,280$33.31

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Louisville, KY$63,490
Evansville, IN$62,870
Chicago, IL$61,250
Indianapolis, IN$61,020
Cincinnati, OH$60,820
Michigan City, IN$50,690
Terre Haute, IN$46,660
Fort Wayne, IN$45,970
Elkhart, IN$45,610
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in Indiana Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$67,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,100
Tool and Die Maker$61,760
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$53,490
Machinist$51,990
Plating Machine Setter$48,810
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$48,270
Coating$47,870
Welder$47,670
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,500
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $20.94 ($43,550 a year).

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

No: $43,550 against $58,040 nationally, 25% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $56,800, so South Bend pays 23% less.

Where does South Bend rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?

182 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,280 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.