Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Iowa
$60,430avg. a year
$29.05 an hour · 2,010 employed
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Iowa earn an average of $60,430 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $60,710. The best-paying metro area is Ames, IA at $59,590.
$57,550Median pay
$29.05Average hourly
+15%Avg. pay since 2020
#17Of 47 states
Top-paying Iowa metro areas
Average pay for chemical equipment operators and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
180 jobs
Ames, IA
$59,590
$28.65 an hour
2120 jobs
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
$59,560
$28.64 an hour
3350 jobs
Omaha, NE-IA
$58,670
$28.21 an hour
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Iowa, charted
Pay over time
Iowa, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Iowa chemical equipment operators and tenders work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Iowa vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,710 | $29.19 |
| Iowa | $60,430 | $29.05 |
| Illinois | $64,120 | $30.83 |
| Nebraska | $57,300 | $27.55 |
| Minnesota | $55,130 | $26.51 |
| Wisconsin | $54,510 | $26.21 |
| Missouri | $54,290 | $26.10 |
Related jobs in Iowa
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,950
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,340
- Production Workers, All Other$44,510
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53,230
- Helpers--Production Workers$45,840
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,360
Average pay, Iowa, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Iowa?
The average is $60,430 a year, and the median is $57,550. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $60,710.
What is the hourly wage in Iowa?
$29.05 an hour on average; the median is $27.67.
Where in Iowa do they earn the most?
Ames, IA ($59,590), followed by Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA ($59,560). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Omaha, NE-IA ($58,670).
How does Iowa rank?
Iowa ranks #17 of 47 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 51-9011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national chemical equipment operators and tenders page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.