How much does a Process Operator make?
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$45,662
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Process Operator is $45,662 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $42,890 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,772 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Process Operator in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Process Operator in United States. Employers include ConocoPhillips, Marathon Petroleum and Suncor.
Top Paying Companies
For Process Operator in United States
| 1 | ConocoPhillips | $87,683 | |
| 2 | Marathon Petroleum | $82,157 | |
| 3 | Suncor | $79,681 | |
| 4 | Chevron | $79,531 | |
| 5 | Targa | $79,344 | |
| 6 | bp | $78,516 | |
| 7 | Phillips 66 | $78,220 | |
| 8 | Enterprise Products | $77,554 | |
| 9 | CITGO Refining | $75,424 | |
| 10 | Suniva | $75,322 |
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/ yr
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/ yr
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$72,789
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Process Operator Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Process Operator in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Process Operator in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $73,294, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $60,029, Agriculture with a median total pay of $58,631, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $57,893, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $56,582.
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Process Operator are ConocoPhillips, Marathon Petroleum, and Suncor.
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What is the pay outlook for Skilled Labor & Manufacturing?
Skilled labor jobs like manufacturing, construction and warehousing are in high demand. Warehousing and logistics jobs are projected to grow rapidly with the growth of e-commerce and often pay higher salaries than other jobs that don't require a college degree. While a college degree is not generally required, training in new skills or earning certifications and licenses can be a way to earn a higher salary. While job opportunities are projected to grow, automation remains a risk to the long-term job outlook.
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Process Operator pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Process Operator is $42,890 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Process Operator salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1997 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Process Operator employees.
The highest salary for a Process Operator in United States is $58,608 per year.
The lowest salary for a Process Operator in United States is $31,388 per year.
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