Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Oregon
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Oregon earn a median of $56,510 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,460; the top 10% earn over $81,190. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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- Chemical Plant and System Operators$87,110 median in Oregon
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$51,150 median in Oregon
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$50,820 median in Oregon
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Oregon
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Oregon?
The median is $56,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,460 and the top 10% earn over $81,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 47 (−3% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.