Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,900 or more. The middle half of chemical equipment operators and tenders in Augusta earn between $50,210 and $70,490.
- $38K10th
- $50K25th
- $58KMedian
- $70K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,190 | $4,932 | $28.46 |
| Median | $57,790 | $4,816 | $27.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,210 | $4,184 | $24.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,490 | $5,874 | $33.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Chemical equipment operators and tenders in Augusta earn 14% more than the Georgia average ($51,900) and about the same as the U.S. average ($60,710). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $58,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $59,190 | $57,790 | $38,270 | $84,900 | 280 |
| Georgia | $51,900 | $49,660 | $35,700 | $71,000 | 4,330 |
| United States | $60,710 | $58,040 | $37,440 | $92,250 | 139,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $59,190, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $47,534 a year, or $3,961 a month and $1,828 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $48,130 | $4,011 |
| Working in GA | $47,534 | $3,961 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for chemical equipment operators and tenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $59,190 buys what about $64,405 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 2nd of 10 Georgia metro areas for this job; Brunswick pays the most ($61,140).
- Brunswick$61,140
- Augusta$59,190
- Savannah$57,210
- Gainesville$54,890
- Atlanta$51,450
- Dalton$49,560
- Athens$48,820
- Valdosta$48,520
- Warner Robins$47,670
- Rome$44,480
All Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for chemical equipment operators and tenders
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($89,350).
- Baton Rouge, LA$89,350
- Decatur, AL$83,730
- New Orleans, LA$83,100
- Beaumont, TX$82,810
- Mobile, AL$80,750
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Augusta: questions
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make an hour in Augusta?
$28.46 an hour on average, and $27.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical equipment operators and tenders salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical equipment operators and tenders take-home pay in Augusta?
About $47,534 a year ($3,961 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,190.
Do chemical equipment operators and tenders earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($60,710).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9011; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.36, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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