Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Arkansas
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Arkansas earn a median of $64,440 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,800; the top 10% earn over $87,560. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$86,580 median in Arkansas
- Biomass Plant Technicians$97,760 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,590 median in Arkansas
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$91,610 median in Arkansas
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$43,560 median in Arkansas
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$49,770 median in Arkansas
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Arkansas
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Arkansas?
The median is $64,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,800 and the top 10% earn over $87,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 47 (+11% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.