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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,300
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.0% vs 2024
$60,460
Mean Salary
$58,300
Median Salary
$28.03
Hourly Rate
5,670 people work as Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in California
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $58,300 per year ($4,858/month).
This is 1.0% below the national average of $58,894.
California ranks #22 out of 47 states for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 5,670 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
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.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.88
Operation and Control
3.88
Monitoring
3.75
Reading Comprehension
3.38
Active Listening
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
4.54
Chemistry
4.38
Mechanical
4.07
Computers and Electronics
3.69
English Language
3.68
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(48.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in California
Salaries for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in California range from $42,160 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,620 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,990 and $72,690.
Median $58,300
P10: $42,160P25: $46,990P75: $72,690P90: $80,620
10th
$42,160
25th
$46,990
Median
$58,300
75th
$72,690
90th
$80,620
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,160
$20.27
$3,513
25th Percentile
$46,990
$22.59
$3,915
Median (50th)
$58,300
$28.03
$4,858
75th Percentile
$72,690
$34.95
$6,057
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,620
$38.76
$6,718
Note: The mean (average) salary of $60,460 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#22
California ranks #22 of 47 states
$58,894
National avg. for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make in California?
The median annual salary for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in California is $58,300 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $60,460.
What is the salary range for a Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in California?
Salaries for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in California range from $42,160 at the 10th percentile to $80,620 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,990 and $72,690.
What is the starting salary for a Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in California?
Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders positions in California typically start around $42,160 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,990 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,670 people are employed as Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in California is approximately $28.03 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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