How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in Texas?
$60,150a year
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in Texas. That is $28.92 an hour or $5,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.92
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 20,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,230Median: $60,150Highest 10%: $106,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,230 | $17.42 | |
| 25th | $42,030 | $20.21 | |
| Median | $60,150 | $28.92 | |
| 75th | $98,860 | $47.53 | |
| 90th | $106,200 | $51.07 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Beaumont, TX | $96,790 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $91,560 |
| Houston, TX | $79,430 |
| Texarkana, TX | $59,490 |
| Killeen, TX | $56,040 |
| Victoria, TX | $55,080 |
| Midland, TX | $47,580 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,320 |
| Dallas, TX | $47,230 |
| Tyler, TX | $44,400 |
| Austin, TX | $41,820 |
| Waco, TX | $37,260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $36,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.
| 13. Tennessee | $60,960 |
| 14. New Mexico | $60,910 |
| 15. Ohio | $60,550 |
| 16. Texas | $60,150 |
| 17. Virginia | $59,970 |
| 18. Maryland | $59,850 |
| 19. Nebraska | $59,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $28.92 ($60,150 a year).
Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $60,150 against $58,040 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Texas rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?
Texas ranks 16 of 47 states.
Which city in Texas pays chemical equipment operator and tenders the most?
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, with a median of $96,790 a year.
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.