The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is $51,980 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,890.
Pay spans roughly $39,620 at the 10th percentile to $81,890 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.99 per hour. An estimated 1,300 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI.
| Median (annual) | $51,980 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.99 |
| 10th percentile | $39,620 |
| 90th percentile | $81,890 |
| Employment | 1,300 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.