Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Alabama
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Alabama earn a median of $80,330 a year, +38% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +38% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,280
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,430; the top 10% earn over $94,120. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,920 median in Alabama
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$91,610 median in Alabama
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$43,440 median in Alabama
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Alabama
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Alabama?
The median is $80,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,430 and the top 10% earn over $94,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 47 (+38% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.