Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Colorado
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Colorado earn a median of $50,370 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,630; the top 10% earn over $73,620. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Colorado
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Colorado?
The median is $50,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,630 and the top 10% earn over $73,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 47 (−13% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.