The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Columbia, SC is $56,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,380.
Pay spans roughly $38,230 at the 10th percentile to $75,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.20 per hour. An estimated 510 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $56,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,380 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.20 |
| 10th percentile | $38,230 |
| 90th percentile | $75,170 |
| Employment | 510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.