Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Indiana
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Indiana earn an average of $56,010 a year. That is $4,700 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $60,710. The best-paying metro area is Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $66,350.
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Average pay for chemical equipment operators and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Indiana vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,710 | $29.19 |
| Indiana | $56,010 | $26.93 |
| Illinois | $64,120 | $30.83 |
| Ohio | $63,120 | $30.34 |
| Kentucky | $61,950 | $29.79 |
| Michigan | $56,570 | $27.20 |
Related jobs in Indiana
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,850
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,560
- Production Workers, All Other$51,080
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51,800
- Helpers--Production Workers$41,730
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,210
Average pay, Indiana, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Indiana?
The average is $56,010 a year, and the median is $56,800. That is $4,700 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $60,710.
What is the hourly wage in Indiana?
$26.93 an hour on average; the median is $27.31.
Where in Indiana do they earn the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN ($66,350), followed by Evansville, IN ($64,120). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI ($46,940).
How does Indiana rank?
Indiana ranks #32 of 47 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.