Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Kentucky
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Kentucky earn a median salary of $58,774 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.9% vs the national median of $57,090. An estimated 3,090 chemical equipment operators and tenders are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $44,470 to $68,360 depending on location.
$58,774
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$68,360
Highest paying metro
$44,470
Lowest paying metro
3,090
Employed in Kentucky
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inChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $68,360 | $49,150 | $78,810 | 980 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $67,510 | $47,250 | $67,510 | 240 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $65,160 | $49,080 | $65,160 | 160 |
| Central Kentucky | $63,500 | $50,990 | $88,190 | 400 |
| West Kentucky | $61,690 | $44,980 | $85,830 | 590 |
| South Central Kentucky | $49,800 | $42,380 | $49,800 | 180 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $49,700 | $42,830 | $83,740 | 270 |
| Lexington, KY | $44,470 | $44,390 | $54,860 | 270 |