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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #25 of 47 · PA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of chemical equipment operators and tenderss in Pennsylvania earn between $38,710 and $81,840. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chemical equipment operators and tenders salary in Pennsylvania is $58,170, about 4.2% below the U.S. average ($60,710). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $60,410 | $62,100 | 4,110 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $60,370 | $59,190 | 710 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $59,010 | $59,370 | 740 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,030 | $57,430 | 890 |
| Lancaster, PA | $56,810 | $58,570 | 180 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $56,740 | $56,030 | 120 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $49,460 | $53,770 | 30 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $49,350 | $54,110 | 250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Pennsylvania?
The median chemical equipment operators and tenders salary in Pennsylvania is $56,630 per year (mean $58,170), and about 80% earn between $38,710 and $81,840.
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make per hour in Pennsylvania?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $58,170 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Pennsylvania a high-paying state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
Pennsylvania ranks #25 of 47 states for chemical equipment operators and tenders pay. Its mean salary of $58,170 is about 4.2% below the U.S. average of $60,710.
Which metro areas in Pennsylvania pay chemical equipment operators and tenders the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania for chemical equipment operators and tenders are Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($60,410), Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area ($60,370), Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($59,010), by median annual wage.
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