How much does a Wood Machine Operator make in Harker Heights, TX? The average Wood Machine Operator salary in Harker Heights, TX is $31,281 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $23,461 and $39,102. 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. 

Wood Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wood Machine Operator Salary $16,342 Harker Heights,TX May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Wood Machine Operator Salary $23,461 Harker Heights,TX May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Wood Machine Operator Salary $31,281 Harker Heights,TX May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Wood Machine Operator Salary $39,102 Harker Heights,TX May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Wood Machine Operator Salary $46,222 Harker Heights,TX May 28, 2024
25% $23,461 10% $16,342 90% $46,222 75% $39,102 $31,281 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Wood Machine Operator

Wood Machine Operator sets-up and operates a wood machine. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being a Wood Machine Operator may have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Wood Machine Operator relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Wood Machine Operator in Harker Heights, TX
  • Job Title. Machine Operator 1. FLSA Status. Non-Exempt. Department. Operations. Reports to. Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent. ...
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  • Job Title. Machine Operator 1. FLSA Status. Non-Exempt. Department. Operations. Reports to. Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent. ...
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  • Pactiv Evergreen - JobID: 200-810852 [Production Operator / Machinist] As a Machine Operator at Pactiv Evergreen, you'll: Operate machines to produce high-...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Dover - Manuf. & Operations [Production Operator / Machinist] As a Machine Operator at Dover, you'll: Read blueprint or job order for product specification...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Staffmark - JobID: 1790081 [Manufacturing / Laborer / Warehouse] Staffmark is looking to fill several Machine Operator positions for our reputable, establi...
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Career Path for Wood Machine Operator

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Wood Machine Operator, the first career path typically progresses to Injection Molding Machine Operator III.

The second career path typically starts with a Machine Operator III position, and then progresses to Machine Operator Supervisor.

The third career path typically starts with a Machinist III position, and then progresses to Machine Shop Production Supervisor I.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Operator II position, and then progresses to Computer Numeric Controlled Machine Operator III.

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Wood Machine Operator salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Wood Machine Operator, the highest Wood Machine Operator salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Wood Machine Operator salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Wood Machine Operator salary is in Miami, FL, where the Wood Machine Operator salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Harker Heights, Texas    Harker Heights is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, 26,700 people resided in the city, up from a population of 17,30....More

Harker Heights, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Harker Heights, Texas

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