Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Oregon
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Oregon earn a median of $87,110 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $87,110
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,550; the top 10% earn over $102,330. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Oregon
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Oregon?
The median is $87,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,550 and the top 10% earn over $102,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 35 (+12% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.