Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Missouri
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Missouri earn a median of $50,640 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,790
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,370; the top 10% earn over $76,120. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,980 median in Missouri
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$55,470 median in Missouri
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$49,470 median in Missouri
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Missouri
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Missouri?
The median is $50,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,370 and the top 10% earn over $76,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 47 (−13% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.