Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary by State
The national median pay for chemical equipment operators and tenders is $58,040 a year. By state, it ranges from $39,020 in Utah to $101,590 in Wyoming.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,440
- 25th percentile
- $45,970
- Median
- $58,040
- 75th percentile
- $74,080
- Top 10%
- $92,250
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 139,630 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $101,590 | +75% | $48,470 | $101,590 | 290 |
| 2 | Alabama | $80,330 | +38% | $38,430 | $94,120 | 3,280 |
| 3 | Montana | $79,570 | +37% | $48,820 | $107,540 | 40 |
| 4 | Louisiana | $78,580 | +35% | $47,480 | $111,210 | 6,430 |
| 5 | Idaho | $77,100 | +33% | $46,100 | $84,930 | 550 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $69,630 | +20% | $37,200 | $100,240 | 430 |
| 7 | Washington | $67,300 | +16% | $46,420 | $97,130 | 1,720 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $66,060 | +14% | $44,000 | $93,130 | 1,190 |
| 9 | Arkansas | $64,440 | +11% | $41,800 | $87,560 | 1,160 |
| 10 | Mississippi | $64,360 | +11% | $26,240 | $85,520 | 990 |
| 11 | Delaware | $63,200 | +9% | $50,460 | $82,100 | 1,160 |
| 12 | Illinois | $61,940 | +7% | $39,210 | $91,600 | 5,580 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $60,960 | +5% | $36,010 | $74,310 | 3,860 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $60,910 | +5% | $35,360 | $105,800 | 170 |
| 15 | Ohio | $60,550 | +4% | $45,450 | $81,840 | 7,830 |
| 16 | Texas | $60,150 | +4% | $36,230 | $106,230 | 20,880 |
| 17 | Virginia | $59,970 | +3% | $41,990 | $76,910 | 2,040 |
| 18 | Maryland | $59,850 | +3% | $39,650 | $78,770 | 1,220 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $59,750 | +3% | $41,630 | $76,650 | 1,020 |
| 20 | Nevada | $58,520 | +1% | $44,840 | $77,290 | 210 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $58,490 | +1% | $36,920 | $77,830 | 860 |
| 22 | California | $58,300 | 0% | $42,160 | $80,620 | 5,670 |
| 23 | Iowa | $57,550 | −1% | $46,330 | $82,120 | 2,010 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $57,530 | −1% | $39,470 | $91,430 | 3,590 |
| 25 | Maine | $57,240 | −1% | $41,450 | $67,780 | 250 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $56,920 | −2% | $41,560 | $77,700 | 2,860 |
| 27 | Indiana | $56,800 | −2% | $37,680 | $75,550 | 6,240 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $56,630 | −2% | $38,710 | $81,840 | 6,230 |
| 29 | Oregon | $56,510 | −3% | $43,460 | $81,190 | 950 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $56,500 | −3% | $35,980 | $79,780 | 8,560 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $56,240 | −3% | $37,700 | $72,590 | 4,040 |
| 32 | Kansas | $54,890 | −5% | $35,800 | $76,260 | 1,920 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $53,340 | −8% | $40,210 | $74,290 | 1,170 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $50,870 | −12% | $41,390 | $65,650 | 2,730 |
| 35 | Missouri | $50,640 | −13% | $36,370 | $76,120 | 2,790 |
| 36 | Colorado | $50,370 | −13% | $42,630 | $73,620 | 910 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $50,160 | −14% | $37,340 | $81,820 | 790 |
| 38 | Michigan | $50,060 | −14% | $38,430 | $80,470 | 5,210 |
| 39 | Georgia | $49,660 | −14% | $35,700 | $71,000 | 4,330 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $49,650 | −14% | $38,500 | $72,220 | 5,260 |
| 41 | New York | $49,640 | −14% | $38,280 | $78,350 | 4,270 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $49,440 | −15% | $49,440 | $58,880 | 350 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $48,830 | −16% | $46,400 | $58,320 | 230 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $47,840 | −18% | $39,000 | $58,080 | 30 |
| 45 | Arizona | $45,790 | −21% | $34,840 | $75,300 | 1,330 |
| 46 | Florida | $44,360 | −24% | $30,250 | $69,720 | 4,270 |
| 47 | Utah | $39,020 | −33% | $34,770 | $62,300 | 2,610 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary questions
Which state pays chemical equipment operators and tenders the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $101,590 a year (+75% vs. the national median of $58,040). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays chemical equipment operators and tenders the least?
Utah, with a median of $39,020 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most chemical equipment operators and tenders work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 20,880, with a median of $60,150.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.