Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Louisiana
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Louisiana earn a median of $78,580 a year, +35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +35% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 6,430
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,480; the top 10% earn over $111,210. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$35,180 median in Louisiana
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$100,060 median in Louisiana
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$79,970 median in Louisiana
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Louisiana
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Louisiana?
The median is $78,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,480 and the top 10% earn over $111,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 47 (+35% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.