The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI is $48,160 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,490.
Pay spans roughly $38,150 at the 10th percentile to $77,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.15 per hour. An estimated 580 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI.
| Median (annual) | $48,160 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,490 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.15 |
| 10th percentile | $38,150 |
| 90th percentile | $77,610 |
| Employment | 580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.