How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in Syracuse?
$48,500a year
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $23.32 an hour or $4,042 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.32
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 196
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,590Median: $48,500Highest 10%: $85,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $45,400 | $21.83 | |
| Median | $48,500 | $23.32 | |
| 75th | $68,860 | $33.11 | |
| 90th | $85,410 | $41.06 |
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 |
| Rochester, NY | $46,270 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $23.32 ($48,500 a year).
Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $48,500 against $58,040 nationally, 16% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $49,640, so Syracuse pays 2% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?
130 of 196 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,410 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.