Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Montana
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Montana earn a median of $79,570 a year, +37% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +37% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,820; the top 10% earn over $107,540. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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Similar jobs in Montana
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$98,310 median in Montana
- Biomass Plant Technicians$106,040 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$71,770 median in Montana
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$83,750 median in Montana
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$53,250 median in Montana
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Montana
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Montana?
The median is $79,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,820 and the top 10% earn over $107,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 47 (+37% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.