California

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$60,460
-0.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$29.07
 
10th Percentile
$42,160
Entry level
90th Percentile
$80,620
Senior level
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Salary Range

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in California earn between $42,160 and $80,620, with a mean of $60,460. The national average for this role is $60,710.

$60,460 mean
10th Percentile$42,16090th Percentile$80,620

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$60,460
National Average$60,710
Wyoming$84,480
Louisiana$79,770
Montana$77,590
Rhode Island$73,080
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.