Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,240 or more. The middle half of chemical equipment operators and tenders in Providence earn between $45,840 and $100,240.
- $37K10th
- $46K25th
- $62KMedian
- $100K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,090 | $5,674 | $32.74 |
| Median | $61,660 | $5,138 | $29.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,840 | $3,820 | $22.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,240 | $8,353 | $48.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Chemical equipment operators and tenders in Providence earn 7% less than the Rhode Island average ($73,080) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($60,710). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $58,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $68,090 | $61,660 | $37,400 | $100,240 | 580 |
| Rhode Island | $73,080 | $69,630 | $37,200 | $100,240 | 430 |
| United States | $60,710 | $58,040 | $37,440 | $92,250 | 139,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $68,090, a single filer in Providence takes home about $54,795 a year, or $4,566 a month and $2,107 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $54,795 | $4,566 |
| Working in MA | $53,647 | $4,471 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for chemical equipment operators and tenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $68,090 buys what about $66,904 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$66,310
- Worcester, MA$54,640
- Boston, MA$58,790
- Hartford, CT$52,600
- Springfield, MA$60,880
- New Haven, CT$59,120
Highest-paying cities for chemical equipment operators and tenders
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($89,350).
- Baton Rouge, LA$89,350
- Decatur, AL$83,730
- New Orleans, LA$83,100
- Beaumont, TX$82,810
- Mobile, AL$80,750
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Providence: questions
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make an hour in Providence?
$32.73 an hour on average, and $29.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical equipment operators and tenders salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical equipment operators and tenders take-home pay in Providence?
About $54,795 a year ($4,566 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,090. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do chemical equipment operators and tenders earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. average for this job ($60,710).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9011; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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