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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

National Avg Annual Salary

$59,800

National Avg Hourly Wage

$28.75

National Total Employment

127,410

Top Metro Avg Salary

$90,640

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Highest Paying State

Wyoming leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $82,260.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 16,190 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Baton Rouge, LA shows an average annual salary of $90,640.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 9,310 jobs.

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Top States for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Wyoming WY $82,260 310 Open
Louisiana LA $79,550 7,920 Open
Rhode Island RI $68,260 300 Open
Texas TX $68,090 16,190 Open
Washington WA $67,850 1,800 Open
West Virginia WV $66,790 1,400 Open
Alabama AL $65,170 3,100 Open
Illinois IL $65,020 3,490 Open
Maryland MD $64,600 1,150 Open
Idaho ID $63,700 210 Open

Top Metro Areas for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

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