Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $55,840 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.84
10th percentile $44,510
90th percentile $70,320
Employed locally 680
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,510
    25th
    $46,410
    50th (median)
    $55,840
    75th
    $61,770
    90th
    $70,320

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 59% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 41% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,410
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $79,470
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $78,930
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,340
    Corpus Christi, TX $77,310
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $73,800

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians$61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,900

    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, OR-WA is $26.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.75 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, OR-WA is 2.2% 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 $44,510 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,410.