How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Pennsylvania?

The median wage for chemical equipment operators and tenders in Pennsylvania is $56,630 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 6,230 jobs in the state.

Where in Pennsylvania do chemical equipment operators and tenders earn the most?

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $60,410 a year.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Pennsylvania

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania earn a median $56,630 a year, 2% below the U.S. median.

Median in PA: $56,630 a year
U.S. median: $58,040 a year
Employment: 6,230
Location quotient: 1.14; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Pennsylvania

10%: $38,710Median: $56,63090%: $81,840

Median (50%): $56,630 · $27.22 an hour
Mean (average): $58,170 · $27.97 an hour (estimate error ±2.2%)
10th percentile: $38,710 · $18.61 an hour
25th percentile: $45,780 · $22.01 an hour
75th percentile: $69,790 · $33.55 an hour
90th percentile: $81,840 · $39.35 an hour
Employment: 6,230 (estimate error ±7.1%)
Jobs per 1,000: 1.03
Location quotient: 1.14 (1.00 = national share)

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay by metro area in Pennsylvania

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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Area	Median wage	Employment
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$60,410	4,110
Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$60,370	710
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$59,010	740
Pittsburgh, PA	$57,030	890
Lancaster, PA	$56,810	180
Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$56,740	120
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA	$49,460	30
Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$49,350	250
Reading, PA	$49,070	250
York-Hanover, PA	$46,880	200
Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$45,410	40
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA	$45,180	170

Frequently asked questions

How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Pennsylvania?: The median wage for chemical equipment operators and tenders in Pennsylvania is $56,630 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 6,230 jobs in the state.
Where in Pennsylvania do chemical equipment operators and tenders earn the most?: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $60,410 a year.

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