Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in California earn a median of $58,300 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,300
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 5,670
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,160; the top 10% earn over $80,620. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in California
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in California?
The median is $58,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,160 and the top 10% earn over $80,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 47 (0% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.