How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make in Washington?
$72,660a year
Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $34.93 an hour or $6,055 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.93
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 196
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,240Median: $72,660Highest 10%: $81,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,240 | $23.67 | |
| 25th | $59,840 | $28.77 | |
| Median | $72,660 | $34.93 | |
| 75th | $76,670 | $36.86 | |
| 90th | $81,510 | $39.19 |
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How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $34.93 ($72,660 a year).
Do chemical equipment operator and tenders make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $72,660 against $58,040 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Washington rank for chemical equipment operator and tender pay?
15 of 196 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical equipment operator and tender make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,510 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.