How much does a Production Operator make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Production Operator is $44,979 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $42,684 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 $2,296 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $38K-$54K/yr?
For Machine Operator
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What is the total pay trajectory for Machine Operator?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Machine Operator | $43,209 /yr |
| Senior Machine Operator | $44,856 /yr |
| Machine Operator IV | $44,560 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Production Operator in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Production Operator in United States. Employers include Occidental Petroleum, Devon Energy and ExxonMobil.
Top Paying Companies
For Production Operator in United States
| 1 | Occidental Petroleum | $68,961 | |
| 2 | Devon Energy | $61,458 | |
| 3 | ExxonMobil | $59,437 | |
| 4 | Chevron | $58,568 | |
| 5 | GSK | $57,353 | |
| 6 | Marathon Oil | $57,168 | |
| 7 | Novozymes | $56,650 | |
| 8 | Eli Lilly and Company | $56,008 | |
| 9 | LyondellBasell | $55,966 | |
| 10 | Marathon Petroleum | $55,742 |
For Machine Operator
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What is the total pay trajectory for Machine Operator?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Machine Operator | $43,209 /yr |
| Senior Machine Operator | $44,856 /yr |
| Machine Operator IV | $44,560 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Production Operator at different companies?
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Production Operator Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Production Operator in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Production Operator in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $51,956, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $50,492, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $49,271, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $48,289, and Healthcare with a median total pay of $47,894.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$49,271
10% Higher than other industries
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Production Operator are Occidental Petroleum, Devon Energy, and ExxonMobil.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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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Production Operator pay FAQ
The average salary for a Production Operator is $44,979 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 5665 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Production Operator employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Production Operator in United States is $53,710 per year.
The lowest salary for a Production Operator in United States is $37,802 per year.
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