Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Virginia
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Virginia earn a median of $59,970 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,970
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,040
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,990; the top 10% earn over $76,910. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$58,970 median in Virginia
- Biomass Plant Technicians$73,640 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$66,500 median in Virginia
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55,070 median in Virginia
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$63,000 median in Virginia
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$64,990 median in Virginia
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Virginia
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Virginia?
The median is $59,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,990 and the top 10% earn over $76,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 47 (+3% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.