Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,070 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $35,490
90th percentile $92,870
Employed locally 590
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,490
    25th
    $39,220
    50th (median)
    $48,070
    75th
    $61,030
    90th
    $92,870

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baton Rouge, LA $98,790
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,410
    Wyoming $85,480
    Montgomery, AL $84,360
    Mobile, AL $82,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,540

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Kansas is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.62 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Kansas is 15.8% below the national median of $57,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Kansas?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,490 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,220.