Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $49,040 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $38,610
90th percentile $63,580
Employed locally 60
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,610
    25th
    $42,680
    50th (median)
    $49,040
    75th
    $55,190
    90th
    $63,580

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 65% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 35% 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 Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,390
    Food Batchmakers $35,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Salem, OR is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Salem, OR is 14.1% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,610 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,680.