Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Indiana
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Indiana earn a median of $56,800 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,800
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 6,240
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,680; the top 10% earn over $75,550. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,860 median in Indiana
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$49,110 median in Indiana
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$100,280 median in Indiana
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Indiana
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Indiana?
The median is $56,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,680 and the top 10% earn over $75,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 47 (−2% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.