The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Paducah, KY-IL is $49,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,090.
Pay spans roughly $42,830 at the 10th percentile to $91,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.90 per hour. An estimated 270 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in Paducah, KY-IL.
| Median (annual) | $49,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,090 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.90 |
| 10th percentile | $42,830 |
| 90th percentile | $91,180 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.