Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • Texas
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Texas earn a median salary of $57,964 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.5% vs the national median of $57,090. An estimated 14,940 chemical equipment operators and tenders are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $36,430 to $98,410 depending on location.
$57,964
Avg median salary in Texas
$98,410
Highest paying metro
$36,430
Lowest paying metro
14,940
Employed in Texas
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TX | $98,410 | $62,130 | $101,020 | 1,140 |
| Houston, TX | $81,540 | $46,170 | $104,040 | 6,930 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas | $80,430 | $61,820 | $96,860 | 780 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $78,340 | $47,520 | $97,550 | 390 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $77,310 | $47,630 | $98,230 | 180 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $59,490 | $36,920 | $81,190 | — |
| Victoria, TX | $55,080 | $47,830 | $76,030 | 80 |
| Eastern Region of Texas | $54,030 | $43,680 | $54,030 | 140 |
| Killeen, TX | $53,180 | $43,950 | $76,550 | 60 |
| Midland, TX | $52,920 | $42,680 | $69,120 | 50 |
| North Region of Texas | $50,650 | $39,820 | $54,060 | 500 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $50,630 | $36,710 | $59,930 | 190 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,320 | $44,060 | $60,150 | 100 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,750 | $36,970 | $59,840 | 2,850 |
| Austin, TX | $45,090 | $45,000 | $45,480 | 840 |
| Tyler, TX | $39,500 | $39,010 | $60,680 | 40 |
| Waco, TX | $37,260 | $37,260 | $43,030 | 240 |
| San Antonio, TX | $36,430 | $34,890 | $54,790 | 430 |