Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Minnesota
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Minnesota earn a median of $53,340 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,210; the top 10% earn over $74,290. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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- Biomass Plant Technicians$94,390 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$59,700 median in Minnesota
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,100 median in Minnesota
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$66,500 median in Minnesota
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$47,210 median in Minnesota
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Minnesota
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Minnesota?
The median is $53,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,210 and the top 10% earn over $74,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 47 (−8% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.