The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Rochester, NY is $52,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,690.
Pay spans roughly $44,450 at the 10th percentile to $70,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.22 per hour. An estimated 630 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in Rochester, NY.
| Median (annual) | $52,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,690 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.22 |
| 10th percentile | $44,450 |
| 90th percentile | $70,200 |
| Employment | 630 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.