The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Lexington-Fayette, KY is $44,470 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,420.
Pay spans roughly $38,240 at the 10th percentile to $64,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.38 per hour. An estimated 270 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in Lexington-Fayette, KY.
| Median (annual) | $44,470 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.38 |
| 10th percentile | $38,240 |
| 90th percentile | $64,380 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.