The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in North Carolina is $53,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,640.
Pay spans roughly $41,610 at the 10th percentile to $76,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.66 per hour. An estimated 2,560 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $53,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,640 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.66 |
| 10th percentile | $41,610 |
| 90th percentile | $76,610 |
| Employment | 2,560 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.