Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Oklahoma
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Oklahoma earn a median of $50,160 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range in Oklahoma
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,340; the top 10% earn over $81,820. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
States ranked near Oklahoma
Similar jobs in Oklahoma
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$95,140 median in Oklahoma
- Biomass Plant Technicians$88,590 median in Oklahoma (broader BLS group)
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$46,900 median in Oklahoma
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,680 median in Oklahoma
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$82,150 median in Oklahoma
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$42,970 median in Oklahoma
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Oklahoma
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Oklahoma?
The median is $50,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,340 and the top 10% earn over $81,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oklahoma a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 47 (−14% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.