The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Iowa is $55,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,690.
Pay spans roughly $46,370 at the 10th percentile to $79,460 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.46 per hour. An estimated 2,080 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $55,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,690 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.46 |
| 10th percentile | $46,370 |
| 90th percentile | $79,460 |
| Employment | 2,080 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.