Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,510 or more. The middle half of chemical equipment operators and tenders in Washington earn between $59,840 and $76,670.
- $49K10th
- $60K25th
- $73KMedian
- $77K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,380 | $5,782 | $33.36 |
| Median | $72,660 | $6,055 | $34.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,840 | $4,987 | $28.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,670 | $6,389 | $36.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Chemical equipment operators and tenders in Washington earn 14% more than the U.S. average ($60,710). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $58,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $69,380 | $72,660 | $49,240 | $81,510 | 590 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $69,380, a single filer in Washington takes home about $54,576 a year, or $4,548 a month and $2,099 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $55,350 | $4,613 |
| Working in DC | $54,576 | $4,548 |
| Working in MD | $54,555 | $4,546 |
| Working in VA | $54,464 | $4,539 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for chemical equipment operators and tenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $69,380 buys what about $63,719 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$57,080
- York, PA$49,570
- Richmond, VA$62,590
- Salisbury, MD$53,270
- Harrisburg, PA$53,770
- Lancaster, PA$58,570
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 Washington: questions
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make an hour in Washington?
$33.36 an hour on average, and $34.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical equipment operators and tenders salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical equipment operators and tenders take-home pay in Washington?
About $54,576 a year ($4,548 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,380.
Do chemical equipment operators and tenders earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more than 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 0.21, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.21).
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