Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Virginia
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Virginia earn an average of $59,350 a year. That is $1,360 (2%) less than the U.S. average of $60,710. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $69,380.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for chemical equipment operators and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
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Average pay by state
Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,710 | $29.19 |
| Virginia | $59,350 | $28.54 |
| West Virginia | $70,410 | $33.85 |
| Kentucky | $61,950 | $29.79 |
| Maryland | $59,650 | $28.68 |
| Tennessee | $57,020 | $27.41 |
| North Carolina | $53,270 | $25.61 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,310
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,240
- Production Workers, All Other$43,460
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51,540
- Helpers--Production Workers$39,830
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54,720
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Virginia?
The average is $59,350 a year, and the median is $59,970. That is $1,360 (2%) less than the U.S. average of $60,710.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$28.54 an hour on average; the median is $28.83.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($69,380), followed by Richmond, VA ($62,590). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Roanoke, VA ($51,240).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #21 of 47 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.