Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Wisconsin
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Wisconsin earn a median of $50,870 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,730
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,390; the top 10% earn over $65,650. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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- Biomass Plant Technicians$66,080 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$60,320 median in Wisconsin
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,100 median in Wisconsin
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$62,720 median in Wisconsin
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$56,140 median in Wisconsin
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Wisconsin
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Wisconsin?
The median is $50,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,390 and the top 10% earn over $65,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 47 (−12% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.