Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Illinois earn a median of $61,940 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,940
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 5,580
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,210; the top 10% earn over $91,600. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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- Biomass Plant Technicians$104,440 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
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- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,340 median in Illinois
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$65,710 median in Illinois
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$62,870 median in Illinois
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Illinois
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Illinois?
The median is $61,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,210 and the top 10% earn over $91,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 47 (+7% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.