Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area make a median of $47,220 a year, or about $22.7 an hour. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.
So what does $47K get you in Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area
Entry-level chemical equipment operators and tenders (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $102K | +75% | 290 |
| Alabama | $80K | +38% | 3,280 |
| Montana | $80K | +37% | 40 |
| Louisiana | $79K | +35% | 6,430 |
| Idaho | $77K | +33% | 550 |
| Rhode Island | $70K | +20% | 430 |
| Washington | $67K | +16% | 1,720 |
| West Virginia | $66K | +14% | 1,190 |
| Arkansas | $64K | +11% | 1,160 |
| Mississippi | $64K | +11% | 990 |
| Delaware | $63K | +9% | 1,160 |
| Illinois | $62K | +7% | 5,580 |
| Tennessee | $61K | +5% | 3,860 |
| New Mexico | $61K | +5% | 170 |
| Ohio | $61K | +4% | 7,830 |
| Texas | $60K | +4% | 20,880 |
| Virginia | $60K | +3% | 2,040 |
| Maryland | $60K | +3% | 1,220 |
| Nebraska | $60K | +3% | 1,020 |
| Nevada | $59K | +1% | 210 |
| Connecticut | $58K | +1% | 860 |
| California | $58K | +0% | 5,670 |
| Iowa | $58K | -1% | 2,010 |
| Kentucky | $58K | -1% | 3,590 |
| Maine | $57K | -1% | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $57K | -2% | 2,860 |
| Indiana | $57K | -2% | 6,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $57K | -2% | 6,230 |
| Oregon | $57K | -3% | 950 |
| New Jersey | $57K | -3% | 8,560 |
| South Carolina | $56K | -3% | 4,040 |
| Kansas | $55K | -5% | 1,920 |
| Minnesota | $53K | -8% | 1,170 |
| Wisconsin | $51K | -12% | 2,730 |
| Missouri | $51K | -13% | 2,790 |
| Colorado | $50K | -13% | 910 |
| Oklahoma | $50K | -14% | 790 |
| Michigan | $50K | -14% | 5,210 |
| Georgia | $50K | -14% | 4,330 |
| North Carolina | $50K | -14% | 5,260 |
| New York | $50K | -14% | 4,270 |
| New Hampshire | $49K | -15% | 350 |
| South Dakota | $49K | -16% | 230 |
| Hawaii | $48K | -18% | 30 |
| Arizona | $46K | -21% | 1,330 |
| Florida | $44K | -24% | 4,270 |
| Utah | $39K | -33% | 2,610 |
Showing 1–10 of 47 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for chemical equipment operators and tenders in Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new chemical equipment operators and tenders typically earn — is $42K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,497/month.
Is chemical equipment operators and tender a high-paying job in Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area?
Local pay runs 19% below the national median — $47K here vs. $58K nationally.
How does Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area compare to the national average for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area pays $47K median vs. the U.S. average of $58K — that’s -19%.
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area?
The median is $47,220 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,620, and experienced chemical equipment operators and tenders can clear $73,330. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,282/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a chemical equipment operators and tenders salary go in Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area?
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median chemical equipment operators and tenders salary is worth about $47,220 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do chemical equipment operators and tenders get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.