Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Washington

Chemical equipment operators and tenders in Washington earn the most in Longview (average $71,050 a year) and the least in Seattle ($67,130), across the 4 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemical equipment operators and tenders average at $68,000 and the median at $67,300 for 1,720 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,710.

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders average salary by city in Washington

Longview$71,050
Kennewick$70,920
Spokane$70,430
Seattle$67,130

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Longview	$71,050	$76,390	$59,980	$58,814	98
Kennewick	$70,920	$75,990	$48,570	$58,722	100
Spokane	$70,430	$67,300	$67,300	$58,378	100
Seattle	$67,130	$67,230	$57,900	$56,056	111

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in other states

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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