The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Lake Charles, LA is $71,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,560.
Pay spans roughly $47,610 at the 10th percentile to $102,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.49 per hour. An estimated 2,050 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in Lake Charles, LA.
| Median (annual) | $71,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.49 |
| 10th percentile | $47,610 |
| 90th percentile | $102,290 |
| Employment | 2,050 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.