Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Mississippi
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Mississippi earn a median of $64,360 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,240; the top 10% earn over $85,520. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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- Biomass Plant Technicians$102,400 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$61,670 median in Mississippi
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,630 median in Mississippi
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$71,080 median in Mississippi
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$44,370 median in Mississippi
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Mississippi
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Mississippi?
The median is $64,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,240 and the top 10% earn over $85,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 47 (+11% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.