Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $49,320 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $72,760
Employed locally 110
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $45,450
    50th (median)
    $49,320
    75th
    $58,360
    90th
    $72,760

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 56% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 44% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Montgomery, AL $84,360
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,430
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $79,560
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $78,930
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,340
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $73,800

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,330
    Machinists $63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,020
    Bakers $38,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Portland, ME is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Portland, ME is 13.6% below 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,450.