Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Kentucky earn a median of $57,530 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,590
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,470; the top 10% earn over $91,430. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$78,670 median in Kentucky
- Biomass Plant Technicians$93,400 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$46,600 median in Kentucky
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,090 median in Kentucky
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$97,550 median in Kentucky
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$75,620 median in Kentucky
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Kentucky
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Kentucky?
The median is $57,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,470 and the top 10% earn over $91,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 47 (−1% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.