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

$44,560a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $21.42 an hour or $3,713 a month.

Hourly
$21.42
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among cities
177 of 196
Jobs in the area
900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,580Median: $44,560Highest 10%: $70,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,580$14.22
25th$36,180$17.39
Median$44,560$21.42
75th$52,570$25.27
90th$70,230$33.76

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Pensacola, FL$58,770
Orlando, FL$44,700
North Port, FL$40,120
Jacksonville, FL$40,000
Deltona, FL$39,160
Miami, FL$37,900
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Related jobs in Tampa

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,700
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$75,660
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,510
Tool and Die Maker$64,460
Dental Laboratory Technician$59,920
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$58,910
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,590
Machinist$57,160
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$56,830
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$53,130
Salaries for every job in Tampa, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $21.42 ($44,560 a year).

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

No: $44,560 against $58,040 nationally, 23% less.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $44,360, so Tampa pays 0% more.

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

177 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,230 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.