Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Eastern Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,860 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.74
10th percentile $43,280
90th percentile $75,260
Employed locally 80
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,280
    25th
    $49,970
    50th (median)
    $61,860
    75th
    $64,470
    90th
    $75,260

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baton Rouge, LA $98,790
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,410
    Wyoming $85,480
    Montgomery, AL $84,360
    Mobile, AL $82,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,540

    Related occupations in Eastern Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,960
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,030
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,350
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,330
    Food Batchmakers$37,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Eastern Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Eastern Washington is $29.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.33 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Washington above or below average for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Eastern Washington is 8.4% above the national median of $57,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Eastern Washington?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $43,280 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,970.