Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in New York
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in New York earn a median of $49,640 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 4,270
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,280; the top 10% earn over $78,350. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
States ranked near New York
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in New York
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in New York?
The median is $49,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,280 and the top 10% earn over $78,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 47 (−14% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.