Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Tennessee earn a median of $60,960 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,860
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,010; the top 10% earn over $74,310. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54,930 median in Tennessee
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$45,830 median in Tennessee
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$45,350 median in Tennessee
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Tennessee
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Tennessee?
The median is $60,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,010 and the top 10% earn over $74,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 47 (+5% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.