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

$55,230a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $26.55 an hour or $4,603 a month.

Hourly
$26.55
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
87 of 196
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,170Median: $55,230Highest 10%: $71,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,170$16.43
25th$44,990$21.63
Median$55,230$26.55
75th$62,000$29.81
90th$71,130$34.20

Other cities in New Jersey

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Philadelphia, PA$60,410
Allentown, PA$59,010
New York, NY$54,790
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in New Jersey Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Trenton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,240
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$76,510
Machinist$71,290
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,130
Coating$58,240
Printing Press Operator$55,920
Welder$54,640
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,680
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$49,610
Inspector$48,990
Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJ

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $26.55 ($55,230 a year).

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

No: $55,230 against $58,040 nationally, 5% less.

How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?

The median in New Jersey is $56,500, so Trenton pays 2% less.

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

87 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,130 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.