The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Richmond, VA is $57,720 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,710.
Pay spans roughly $46,750 at the 10th percentile to $78,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.75 per hour. An estimated 720 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $57,720 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.75 |
| 10th percentile | $46,750 |
| 90th percentile | $78,480 |
| Employment | 720 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.