Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in New Jersey
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in New Jersey earn a median of $56,500 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 8,560
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,980; the top 10% earn over $79,780. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in New Jersey
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in New Jersey?
The median is $56,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,980 and the top 10% earn over $79,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 47 (−3% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.