Plant Technician Salary in Salem, Oregon

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How much does a Plant Technician make in Salem, OR? The average Plant Technician salary in Salem, OR is $43,656 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $37,423 and $51,847. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Technician Salary	$31,748	Salem,OR	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Technician Salary	$37,423	Salem,OR	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Technician Salary	$43,656	Salem,OR	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Technician Salary	$51,847	Salem,OR	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Technician Salary	$59,304	Salem,OR	March 01, 2025

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Pilot Plant Engineer Co-op (January 2026)

CPM - Blaine , MN

This position works closely with Pilot Plant leadership and engineers, Pilot Plant Technicians, Chemists, R&D, Safety Manager, and other Engineers in the organization. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Maintenance Technician / Machine Operator - Processing Plant - Baltimore, MD

Synagro - Baltimore , MD

Now Hiring - Maintenance Technician / Machine Operator for our Processing Plant This is a hybrid role where you will spend 6 months training working on the machines, and 6 months training on ...

JobGet - 18 days ago

Lead Field Service Technician

Oscar - Reno , NV

Power generation plant technician * Army Prime Power School graduate Additional Information * Full-time position with required travel . * Travel perks and flexible scheduling available . * Candidates ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Facilities Technician

Lightcurve Internet - Eatonville , WA

At least 1 year experience as an Outside Plant Technician or Installer. * Hands-on experience with ... modems, routers, and other network devices. Skills * Comfortable using computers including hand ...

LinkedIn - 18 days ago

In Plant Service Center/ Tech II

Total Safety - Commerce City , CO

The IPSC Technician works under the direction of a supervisor in a plant environment and provides a variety of services which may include inspection, testing, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of ...

LinkedIn - 26 days ago

Plant Manager

Total Aviation Staffing - Chicago , IL

As Plant Manager, you will be at the heart of operations, driving excellence and ensuring the ... Team Development: Lead, mentor, and train technicians and engineers on quality standards

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What does a Plant Technician do?

Plant Technician in Feura Bush, NY

Performs maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment, when required.

September 14, 2022

Participate in the maintenance/updating of work instructions to assure accurate and current start-up and operational procedures.

February 23, 2023

Assisting with starting / stopping the plants in a safe manner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.

February 25, 2023

Understand the plant's water chemistry to assure proper cooling tower operations and equipment functioning.

March 29, 2023

Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluate equipment performance, perform routine calibration and maintenance of analytical test equipment and maintain appropriate records.

April 23, 2023

Develop ability to interpret Process & Instrument Drawings to understand process operations, equipment and aid in trouble shooting system anomalies.

May 02, 2023

Plant Technician in North Andover, MA

Follows and abides by all EH&S policies, practices, and procedures in association with department specific responsibilities.

December 14, 2022

Support the Company's commitment for environmental health & safety by applying ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and Sustainability 2025 principals into daily activities.

March 02, 2023

Obtain reagents and raw materials required in support of production from materials control in accordance to established policies.

March 09, 2023

Plant Technician

Operate essential material handling equipment (forklift, electric pallet jack, and hand trucks).

October 08, 2022

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About Salem, Oregon

Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Plant Technician in Salem, OR. The base salary for Plant Technician ranges from $37,423 to $51,847 with the average base salary of $43,656. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,665 to $52,520 with the average total cash compensation of $44,016.

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About Salem, Oregon Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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