Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Occupation
$57,090
National Median Salary
$27.45
Median Hourly Wage
127,410
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+18.7%
10 Year Change
$48,090
2014 Median
$57,090
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $81,290 | — |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | $78,140 | — |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $76,890 | — |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $76,870 | 540 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $76,870 | 660 |
Top Paying States for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $85,480 | 310 |
| Louisiana | $77,250 | 7,920 |
| Alabama | $72,900 | 3,100 |
| Washington | $65,240 | 1,800 |
| Illinois | $64,270 | 3,490 |
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Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
Testing Laboratories and Services
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
Scientific Research and Development Services
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only)
Paper Manufacturing
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing