SOC 51-9011 · May 2025 · United States
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders across the United States is $58,040 per year, measured over 139,630 jobs. The highest state median is in Wyoming, at $101,590.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 160.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Wyoming pays $101,590 and Utah pays $39,020.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $101,590 | 290 | |
| 2 | Alabama | $80,330 | 3,280 | |
| 3 | Montana | $79,570 | 40 | |
| 4 | Louisiana | $78,580 | 6,430 | |
| 5 | Idaho | $77,100 | 550 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $69,630 | 430 | |
| 7 | Washington | $67,300 | 1,720 | |
| 8 | West Virginia | $66,060 | 1,190 | |
| 9 | Arkansas | $64,440 | 1,160 | |
| 10 | Mississippi | $64,360 | 990 |
States with the most Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 20,880 | $60,150 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | 8,560 | $56,500 | |
| 3 | Ohio | 7,830 | $60,550 | |
| 4 | Louisiana | 6,430 | $78,580 | |
| 5 | Indiana | 6,240 | $56,800 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 6,230 | $56,630 | |
| 7 | California | 5,670 | $58,300 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 5,580 | $61,940 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 5,260 | $49,650 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 5,210 | $50,060 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaumont | $96,790 | 1,540 |
| 2 | New Orleans | $94,450 | 1,330 |
| 3 | Baton Rouge | $93,920 | 2,500 |
| 4 | Corpus Christi | $91,560 | 450 |
| 5 | Mobile | $84,740 | 700 |
| 6 | Montgomery | $84,360 | 160 |
| 7 | Decatur | $82,170 | 760 |
| 8 | Gulfport | $82,050 | 290 |
| 9 | Albany | $81,190 | 140 |
| 10 | Houston | $79,430 | 9,390 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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