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

$47,520a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area. That is $22.85 an hour or $3,960 a month.

Hourly: $22.85
Vs. national median: -18%
Rank among cities: 137 of 196
Jobs in the area: 60

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $42,160Median: $47,520Highest 10%: $73,070

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$42,160	$20.27
25th	$45,210	$21.74
Median	$47,520	$22.85
75th	$56,780	$27.30
90th	$73,070	$35.13

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

San Francisco, CA	$71,210
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
Fresno, CA	$47,280

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Related jobs in Stockton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$103,700
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$76,780
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter	$59,460
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$58,850
Extruding	$54,200
Separating	$53,940
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender	$51,560
Welder	$51,480
Electrical	$51,120

Salaries for every job in Stockton, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area is $22.85 ($47,520 a year).

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

No: $47,520 against $58,040 nationally, 18% less.

How does Stockton compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $58,300, so Stockton pays 18% less.

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

137 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,070 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.