Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Kansas
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Kansas earn a median of $54,890 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,890
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,800; the top 10% earn over $76,260. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Kansas
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Kansas?
The median is $54,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,800 and the top 10% earn over $76,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 47 (−5% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.