Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Florida
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Florida earn a median of $44,360 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 4,270
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,250; the top 10% earn over $69,720. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
States ranked near Florida
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- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,370 median in Florida
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- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$42,400 median in Florida
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Florida
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Florida?
The median is $44,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,250 and the top 10% earn over $69,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 47 (−24% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.