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

$57,460a year

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area. That is $27.63 an hour or $4,788 a month.

Hourly
$27.63
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
73 of 196
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,780Median: $57,460Highest 10%: $74,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,780$17.20
25th$41,030$19.73
Median$57,460$27.63
75th$64,120$30.83
90th$74,130$35.64

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for chemical equipment operator and tenders.

Norwich, CT$64,600
Bridgeport, CT$61,720
New Haven, CT$58,490
Hartford, CT$48,670
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Related jobs in Waterbury

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$83,730
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,600
Tool and Die Maker$76,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$75,400
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$61,910
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$59,440
Machinist$58,540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,290
Welder$52,710
Welding$50,370
Salaries for every job in Waterbury, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area is $27.63 ($57,460 a year).

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

No: $57,460 against $58,040 nationally, 1% less.

How does Waterbury compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $58,490, so Waterbury pays 2% less.

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

73 of 196 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,130 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.