The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $59,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,350.
Pay spans roughly $47,130 at the 10th percentile to $72,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.53 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $59,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,350 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.53 |
| 10th percentile | $47,130 |
| 90th percentile | $72,430 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.