Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Ohio
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Ohio earn a median of $60,550 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 7,830
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,450; the top 10% earn over $81,840. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,880 median in Ohio
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$67,580 median in Ohio
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$85,930 median in Ohio
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Ohio
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Ohio?
The median is $60,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,450 and the top 10% earn over $81,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 47 (+4% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.