Occupation Salary Profile

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

SOC Code: 51-9011

Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels. Excludes ā€œChemical Plant and System Operatorsā€ (51-8091).

National Median (BLS)
$63,080
ā–² +20.27% Nominal +16.47% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$62,570
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
100
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $45,900
25th Percentile $50,060
National Median (50th Percentile) $63,080
75th Percentile $72,790
90th Percentile $77,640
P10: $45,900 P50 (Median): $63,080 P90: $77,640