The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $70,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,110.
Pay spans roughly $50,630 at the 10th percentile to $107,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.00 per hour. An estimated 650 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $70,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.00 |
| 10th percentile | $50,630 |
| 90th percentile | $107,350 |
| Employment | 650 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.