Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in North Carolina
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in North Carolina earn a median of $49,650 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 5,260
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,500; the top 10% earn over $72,220. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$80,060 median in North Carolina
- Biomass Plant Technicians$108,300 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$45,890 median in North Carolina
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,660 median in North Carolina
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$62,920 median in North Carolina
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$39,310 median in North Carolina
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in North Carolina
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in North Carolina?
The median is $49,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,500 and the top 10% earn over $72,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 47 (−14% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.