Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Maryland
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Maryland earn a median of $59,850 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,850
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,650; the top 10% earn over $78,770. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
States ranked near Maryland
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- Biomass Plant Technicians$111,260 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
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- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$33,540 median in Maryland
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Maryland
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Maryland?
The median is $59,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,650 and the top 10% earn over $78,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 47 (+3% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.