The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Lafayette, LA is $31,500 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,400.
Pay spans roughly $24,990 at the 10th percentile to $98,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.14 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $31,500 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.14 |
| 10th percentile | $24,990 |
| 90th percentile | $98,480 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.