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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,920
Median Annual Salary
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+15.2% vs 2024
$57,580
Mean Salary
$56,920
Median Salary
$27.37
Hourly Rate
2,860 people work as Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $56,920 per year ($4,743/month).
This is 3.4% below the national average of $58,894.
Massachusetts ranks #26 out of 47 states for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 2,860 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 15.2% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts range from $41,560 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,700 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,470 and $64,160.
Median $56,920
P10: $41,560P25: $46,470P75: $64,160P90: $77,700
10th
$41,560
25th
$46,470
Median
$56,920
75th
$64,160
90th
$77,700
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$41,560
$19.98
$3,463
25th Percentile
$46,470
$22.34
$3,872
Median (50th)
$56,920
$27.37
$4,743
75th Percentile
$64,160
$30.85
$5,346
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,700
$37.36
$6,475
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,580 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#26
Massachusetts ranks #26 of 47 states
$58,894
National avg. for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts is $56,920 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,580.
What is the salary range for a Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts range from $41,560 at the 10th percentile to $77,700 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,470 and $64,160.
What is the starting salary for a Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders positions in Massachusetts typically start around $41,560 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,470 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,860 people are employed as Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts is approximately $27.37 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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