Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Georgia
$51,900avg. a year
$24.95 an hour · 4,330 employed
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Georgia earn an average of $51,900 a year. That is $8,810 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $60,710. The best-paying metro area is Brunswick-St. Simons, GA at $61,140.
$49,660Median pay
$24.95Average hourly
+21%Avg. pay since 2020
#42Of 47 states
Top-paying Georgia metro areas
Average pay for chemical equipment operators and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
170 jobs
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA
$61,140
$29.39 an hour
2280 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
$59,190
$28.46 an hour
3340 jobs
Savannah, GA
$57,210
$27.51 an hour
4160 jobs
Gainesville, GA
$54,890
$26.39 an hour
52,030 jobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$51,450
$24.74 an hour
6180 jobs
Dalton, GA
$49,560
$23.83 an hour
7100 jobs
Athens-Clarke County, GA
$48,820
$23.47 an hour
850 jobs
Valdosta, GA
$48,520
$23.33 an hour
9190 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$48,450
$23.29 an hour
1040 jobs
Warner Robins, GA
$47,670
$22.92 an hour
1150 jobs
Rome, GA
$44,480
$21.39 an hour
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Georgia, charted
Pay over time
Georgia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Georgia chemical equipment operators and tenders work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Georgia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,710 | $29.19 |
| Georgia | $51,900 | $24.95 |
| Alabama | $70,250 | $33.77 |
| Tennessee | $57,020 | $27.41 |
| South Carolina | $55,270 | $26.57 |
| North Carolina | $53,270 | $25.61 |
| Florida | $47,040 | $22.62 |
Related jobs in Georgia
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,790
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,570
- Production Workers, All Other$43,700
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50,990
- Helpers--Production Workers$38,260
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,940
Average pay, Georgia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Georgia?
The average is $51,900 a year, and the median is $49,660. That is $8,810 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $60,710.
What is the hourly wage in Georgia?
$24.95 an hour on average; the median is $23.87.
Where in Georgia do they earn the most?
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA ($61,140), followed by Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($59,190). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Rome, GA ($44,480).
How does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks #42 of 47 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 51-9011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national chemical equipment operators and tenders page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.