The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Rhode Island is $61,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,260.
Pay spans roughly $34,740 at the 10th percentile to $99,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.45 per hour. An estimated 300 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in Rhode Island.
| Median (annual) | $61,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.45 |
| 10th percentile | $34,740 |
| 90th percentile | $99,880 |
| Employment | 300 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.