Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Illinois
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Illinois earn a median salary of $61,680 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +8% vs the national median of $57,090. An estimated 3,380 chemical equipment operators and tenders are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $45,910 to $73,800 depending on location.
$61,680
Avg median salary in Illinois
$73,800
Highest paying metro
$45,910
Lowest paying metro
3,380
Employed in Illinois
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois | $73,800 | $57,820 | $88,040 | 280 |
| Champaign, IL | $67,210 | $55,980 | $67,210 | 70 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $64,770 | $47,310 | $78,660 | 2,700 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,300 | $57,210 | $73,310 | 140 |
| East Central Illinois | $57,090 | $44,330 | $74,930 | 140 |
| West Central Illinois | $45,910 | $44,320 | $64,680 | 50 |