How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $41.93 an hour or $7,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.93
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 28
- Jobs in the area
- 100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,610 | $28.66 | |
| 25th | $76,420 | $36.74 | |
| Median | $87,210 | $41.93 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.46 | |
| 90th | $102,300 | $49.20 |
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How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $41.93 ($87,210 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $87,210 against $78,120 nationally, 12% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $87,110, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
10 of 28 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.