Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Pennsylvania
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania earn a median of $56,630 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 6,230
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,710; the top 10% earn over $81,840. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Pennsylvania
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $56,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,710 and the top 10% earn over $81,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 47 (−2% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.