Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Texas
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Texas earn a median of $60,150 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 20,880
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,230; the top 10% earn over $106,230. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Texas
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Texas?
The median is $60,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,230 and the top 10% earn over $106,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 47 (+4% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.