Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Washington
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Washington earn a median of $67,300 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($58,040)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,720
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,420; the top 10% earn over $97,130. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $92,250.
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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Washington
How much do chemical equipment operators and tenders make in Washington?
The median is $67,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,420 and the top 10% earn over $97,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for chemical equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 47 (+16% vs. the national median of $58,040). Living costs are not included.