The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Illinois is $64,270 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,020.
Pay spans roughly $43,760 at the 10th percentile to $88,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.90 per hour. An estimated 3,490 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $64,270 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.90 |
| 10th percentile | $43,760 |
| 90th percentile | $88,020 |
| Employment | 3,490 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.