Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler

In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for chemical equipment operators and tenders is $22.02 an hour ($45,800 a year). About 1,080 people work in this job there.

$22.02Median hourly pay
$39,450–$56,560Middle half of workers, yearly
1,080People in this job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($58,040). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($45,790).

Pay range for chemical equipment operators and tenders in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.75$34,840
25% of workers$18.97$39,450
Half of workers (median)$22.02$45,800
75% of workers$27.19$56,560
90% of workers$34.85$72,490

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Arizona metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page)$45,8001,080
Tucson$45,550110

Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for chemical equipment operators and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 13,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)

JobMedian yearly pay
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$63,660
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,450
Semiconductor Processing Technicians$78,940
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,430
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48,680
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,500

Other job titles for this job

Process Equipment OperatorProcess OperatorChemical OperatorChemical Process OperatorOutside OperatorAcid OperatorAcid PatrollerAcid Polymerization OperatorAcid Purification Equipment OperatorAcid Recovery OperatorAcid Retort OperatorAcid Tender

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