What are the main factors that influence a Palletizer Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Palletizer Operator's salary?

A Palletizer Operator's salary grows with experience: a Field Operator I (0-1 years)earns $63,686, a Field Operator II (1-3 years)earns $71,304, a Palletizer Operator (3-5 years)earns $87,726, a Field Operator IV (5-7 years)earns $96,874, a Field Operations Supervisor (7+ years)earns $114,370,

What are the highest paying states for a Palletizer Operator?

Palletizer Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Palletizer Operator roles are District of Columbia $94,870, California $94,510, Massachusetts $93,251. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Palletizer Operator roles make?

Salaries for Palletizer Operator level roles vary by specialization: Operator, Assembly Operator: $55,869; Crane Operator: $52,040; Operator: $47,129; Camera Operator: $46,833; Packager Palletizer: $45,610.

How do different companies affect a Palletizer Operator's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Palletizer Operator roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Palletizer Operator Salary in the United States

How much does a Palletizer Operator make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Palletizer Operator in the United States is $85,685 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, a Palletizer Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,280
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,886 to $93,324
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,965

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

Smart Recruiting

Recruit with AI

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Palletizer Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,324	$7,777	$1,795	$45
Average	$85,685	$7,140	$1,648	$41
25th Percentile	$75,886	$6,324	$1,459	$36

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Palletizer Operator Job Openings in the United States

PALLETIZER OPERATOR

United Dairy Farmers - Cincinnati, OH

Palletizer Operator

Ardagh Group - Huron, OH

Operator

Envases Ohio - Fremont, OH

Home Care Registered Nurse

MAS Medical Staffing - PORTLAND, ME

Search More Palletizer Operator Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Palletizer Operator Salaries

A Palletizer Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Palletizer Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Palletizer Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $63,686
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,304
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,726
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,874
Expert (over 8 years): $114,370

Levels	Salary
Field Ope... Level Palletizer Operator	$63,686
Field Ope... Level Palletizer Operator	$71,304
Palletize... Level Palletizer Operator	$87,726
Field Ope... Level Palletizer Operator	$96,874
Field Ope... Level Palletizer Operator	$114,370

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Palletizer Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Palletizer Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,870.
California: $94,510.
Massachusetts: $93,251.

District of Columbia $94,870

California $94,510

Massachusetts $93,251

Washington $92,908

New Jersey $92,874

Alaska $92,754

Connecticut $91,571

New York $91,091

Hawaii $89,558

Rhode Island $88,838

Maryland $88,349

Minnesota $87,681

Colorado $87,424

Illinois $87,338

Oregon $87,013

Delaware $86,773

New Hampshire $86,622

Virginia $86,284

Pennsylvania $85,299

Nevada $84,802

North Dakota $84,639

Michigan $84,382

Wisconsin $84,288

Vermont $84,099

Texas $83,577

Maine $83,542

Arizona $83,491

Ohio $83,431

Georgia $82,643

Indiana $82,249

Wyoming $82,172

Utah $82,052

Iowa $82,000

Kansas $81,589

Louisiana $81,469

North Carolina $81,426

Missouri $81,409

Florida $81,075

Montana $80,895

Nebraska $80,723

Kentucky $80,629

South Carolina $80,286

Tennessee $80,072

Idaho $79,987

New Mexico $79,361

Oklahoma $79,224

Alabama $78,718

South Dakota $77,870

Arkansas $77,407

West Virginia $77,159

Mississippi $76,414

Top Paying Cities for Palletizer Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $108,074
San Francisco: $107,011
Oakland: $104,638

San Jose, CA $108,074

San Francisco, CA $107,011

Oakland, CA $104,638

New York, NY $99,300

Queens Village, NY $98,657

Paramus, NJ $97,972

Passaic, NJ $97,886

Bergenfield, NJ $97,800

Stamford, CT $97,672

Huntington, NY $97,586

Newark, NJ $97,029

Bridgeport, CT $96,858

New Brunswick, NJ $96,575

Vallejo, CA $96,395

Middlesex, NJ $96,344

Somerset, NJ $96,267

Petaluma, CA $96,070

Santa Cruz, CA $95,735

Boston, MA $95,564

Monterey, CA $95,136

Fairbanks, AK $95,076

Los Angeles, CA $94,913

Washington, DC $94,870

Seattle, WA $94,716

Santa Rosa, CA $94,699

Juneau, AK $94,450

Orange, CA $94,167

Anchorage, AK $94,013

Anaheim, CA $93,953

Santa Ana, CA $93,825

Nassau, NY $93,773

Long Beach, CA $93,739

Danbury, CT $93,713

Santa Maria, CA $93,422

Everett, WA $93,405

Bremerton, WA $92,985

Trenton, NJ $92,822

Sacramento, CA $92,788

San Diego, CA $92,745

Brockton, MA $92,711

Tacoma, WA $92,676

Santa Barbara, CA $92,557

Lowell, MA $92,214

New Suffolk, NY $92,179

Nashua, NH $92,077

Lompoc, CA $91,940

Ventura, CA $91,854

Stockton, CA $91,828

New Haven, CT $91,657

Atlantic City, NJ $91,434

Hartford, CT $91,246

Modesto, CA $91,203

Poughkeepsie, NY $91,014

New Britain, CT $90,971

Olympia, WA $90,851

Kennewick, WA $90,851

New London, CT $90,834

Norwich, CT $90,809

Lawrence, MA $90,766

Bakersfield, CA $90,526

Riverside, CA $90,406

New Bedford, MA $90,406

Richland, WA $90,320

Portsmouth, NH $90,252

Vineland, NJ $90,234

San Bernardino, CA $90,166

Boulder, CO $89,926

Worcester, MA $89,857

Portland, OR $89,780

Saint Paul, MN $89,678

Minneapolis, MN $89,678

Philadelphia, PA $89,558

Honolulu, HI $89,103

Springfield, MA $88,804

Providence, RI $88,795

Chicago, IL $88,546

Bellingham, WA $88,444

Baltimore, MD $88,349

Chico, CA $88,135

Wilmington, DE $87,990

Pittsfield, MA $87,904

Manchester, NH $87,741

Spokane, WA $87,364

Denver, CO $87,355

Albany, NY $86,953

Troy, NY $86,918

Schenectady, NY $86,739

Burlington, VT $86,550

Portland, ME $86,250

Salem, OR $86,182

Yakima, WA $86,164

Ann Arbor, MI $86,139

Rochester, MN $85,899

Fresno, CA $85,856

Reno, NV $85,856

Milwaukee, WI $85,779

Detroit, MI $85,693

Allentown, PA $85,667

Carson City, NV $85,659

Houston, TX $85,530

Colorado Springs, CO $85,522

Syracuse, NY $85,479

Eugene, OR $85,316

Bismarck, ND $85,213

Gary, IN $85,213

Galveston, TX $85,213

Springfield, OR $85,145

Medford, OR $84,939

Fort Collins, CO $84,905

Austin, TX $84,836

Mesa, AZ $84,656

Phoenix, AZ $84,639

Dallas, TX $84,614

Reading, PA $84,562

Saint Cloud, MN $84,528

Concord, NH $84,451

Madison, WI $84,416

Utica, NY $84,185

Raleigh, NC $84,117

Las Vegas, NV $84,108

Rochester, NY $84,048

Des Moines, IA $84,039

Atlanta, GA $83,902

Battle Creek, MI $83,877

Salt Lake City, UT $83,851

Lancaster, PA $83,722

Champaign, IL $83,705

Harrisburg, PA $83,602

Durham, NC $83,525

Kansas City, MO $83,517

Kansas City, KS $83,500

Fort Worth, TX $83,491

Boca Raton, FL $83,457

Cleveland, OH $83,448

Columbus, OH $83,431

Pittsburgh, PA $83,423

Richmond, VA $83,388

Indianapolis, IN $83,371

Cincinnati, OH $83,260

Petersburg, VA $83,131

Billings, MT $82,943

Lansing, MI $82,943

Huntsville, AL $82,943

Lebanon, PA $82,934

Dayton, OH $82,926

Pueblo, CO $82,926

Appleton, WI $82,900

Buffalo, NY $82,866

Racine, WI $82,823

Charlotte, NC $82,814

Saint Louis, MO $82,788

Springfield, IL $82,754

Elkhart, IN $82,737

York, PA $82,737

Gastonia, NC $82,728

Benton Harbor, MI $82,728

Beaumont, TX $82,677

Lorain, OH $82,660

Toledo, OH $82,626

Binghamton, NY $82,583

Rock Hill, SC $82,574

Rockford, IL $82,531

Fargo, ND $82,489

Elyria, OH $82,489

Flagstaff, AZ $82,429

Fort Lauderdale, FL $82,377

Miami, FL $82,326

Duluth, MN $82,189

Bangor, ME $82,077

Cedar Rapids, IA $81,983

Louisville, KY $81,940

Grand Rapids, MI $81,923

Hialeah, FL $81,914

Casper, WY $81,795

Scranton, PA $81,692

New Orleans, LA $81,666

Virginia Beach, VA $81,657

Akron, OH $81,615

Peoria, IL $81,503

Sarasota, FL $81,486

Green Bay, WI $81,426

Baton Rouge, LA $81,383

Charleston, SC $81,366

Nashville, TN $81,340

Jamestown, NY $81,323

Davenport, IA $81,323

Tucson, AZ $81,280

Cheyenne, WY $81,255

Saint Petersburg, FL $81,229

Tampa, FL $81,212

Omaha, NE $81,195

Port Arthur, TX $81,160

Evansville, IN $81,160

Bradenton, FL $81,126

Santa Fe, NM $80,972

Orlando, FL $80,886

Clearwater, FL $80,792

Canton, OH $80,612

La Crosse, WI $80,612

Grand Forks, ND $80,586

Albuquerque, NM $80,561

Tulsa, OK $80,561

Newport News, VA $80,552

High Point, NC $80,526

Ogden, UT $80,492

Corpus Christi, TX $80,424

Laramie, WY $80,372

Norfolk, VA $80,372

Rock Island, IL $80,321

Saginaw, MI $80,304

Jacksonville, FL $80,295

Salisbury, NC $80,278

Memphis, TN $80,261

Moline, IL $80,218

Fort Myers, FL $80,192

Waterloo, IA $80,081

Spartanburg, SC $79,995

Lincoln, NE $79,952

Fort Wayne, IN $79,935

Birmingham, AL $79,841

Cedar Falls, IA $79,824

Provo, UT $79,815

Springfield, OH $79,807

San Antonio, TX $79,789

Greensboro, NC $79,755

South Bend, IN $79,747

Winston Salem, NC $79,738

Boise, ID $79,712

Savannah, GA $79,652

Muskegon, MI $79,498

Lima, OH $79,395

Lake Charles, LA $79,361

Anderson, IN $79,344

Lexington, KY $79,318

Augusta, GA $79,293

Greenville, SC $79,293

Wichita, KS $79,215

Tuscaloosa, AL $79,215

Columbia, SC $79,138

Bloomington, IN $78,924

Roanoke, VA $78,873

Asheville, NC $78,761

Knoxville, TN $78,616

Shreveport, LA $78,607

Wilmington, NC $78,496

Frankfort, KY $78,333

Oklahoma City, OK $78,273

Chillicothe, OH $78,239

Longview, TX $78,230

Topeka, KS $78,204

Mobile, AL $78,076

Terre Haute, IN $78,042

Erie, PA $78,033

Altoona, PA $77,990

Melbourne, FL $77,964

Amarillo, TX $77,930

Killeen, TX $77,904

Fayetteville, AR $77,836

Sioux Falls, SD $77,776

Chattanooga, TN $77,725

Idaho Falls, ID $77,716

Gainesville, FL $77,536

Portsmouth, OH $77,493

Little Rock, AR $77,476

Lynchburg, VA $77,476

Lafayette, LA $77,442

Youngstown, OH $77,442

Temple, TX $77,407

Daytona Beach, FL $77,390

Clarksville, TN $77,382

Pensacola, FL $77,373

Hopkinsville, KY $77,116

Charleston, WV $77,108

Florence, SC $77,065

Sioux City, IA $77,013

Macon, GA $76,765

Tallahassee, FL $76,756

Fayetteville, NC $76,739

Waco, TX $76,722

Wichita Falls, TX $76,722

Pine Bluff, AR $76,688

Vincennes, IN $76,525

Lubbock, TX $76,491

Great Falls, MT $76,439

Alamogordo, NM $76,431

Abilene, TX $76,362

Rapid City, SD $76,251

Monroe, LA $76,251

Albany, GA $76,199

Huntington, WV $76,191

Jackson, MS $76,182

Greenville, MS $76,174

Parkersburg, WV $76,088

Montgomery, AL $76,071

Johnstown, PA $76,054

Springfield, MO $75,985

Biloxi, MS $75,942

Sumter, SC $75,762

Columbus, GA $75,754

Twin Falls, ID $75,702

Pascagoula, MS $75,591

Kingsport, TN $75,368

Gulfport, MS $75,342

Alexandria, LA $75,060

Fort Smith, AR $74,845

El Paso, TX $74,614

Helena, MT $74,503

Las Cruces, NM $74,229

Harlingen, TX $73,989

Pocatello, ID $73,912

Florence, AL $73,886

Brownsville, TX $73,869

Dothan, AL $73,732

Mcallen, TX $73,689

Columbus, MS $73,055

Altus, OK $72,661

Lawton, OK $72,498

Pierre, SD $72,189

What Skills Can Increase a Palletizer Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.76% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Repairing (Mentioned in 2.01% Job Postings): To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.
Technical Services (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): Technical services are services that an IT organization provides to support business services or IT operations. Employee provisioning, backup and recovery, storage, and self-service help desk are examples of technical services

See More Skills

Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	8.76%
Repairing	2.01%
Technical Services	1.34%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Palletizer Operator's salary.

Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Teamwork	$91,683	7%
Integrity	$91,683	7%
Verbal Communication	$90,826	6%
CNC	$90,826	6%
Initiative	$90,826	6%
Presentation	$90,826	6%

Get Latest Data

How Education impacts a Palletizer Operator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Palletizer Operators enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Palletizer Operator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $80,550 and $84,796).

Palletizer Operator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Palletizer Operator

No Diploma 6.7%

High School 40.0%

Associates 33.3%

Bachelors 20.0%

Masters 0.0%

Doctorate 0.0%

view as table

Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	6.7%
High School	40.0%
Associates	33.3%
Bachelors	20.0%
Masters	0.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

view as graph

Palletizer Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Palletizer Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$75,886

Average $85,685/year

$93,324

$6,324

Average $7,140/month

$7,777

$1,459

Average $1,648/week

$1,795

$36

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,324	$7,777	$1,795	$45
Average	$85,685	$7,140	$1,648	$41
25th Percentile	$75,886	$6,324	$1,459	$36

Salaries of jobs related to Palletizer Operator

Salary Trends for Palletizer Operator

Salaries for a Palletizer Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,302 in 2023 to around $54,097 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Palletizer Operator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Palletizer Operator Over Time

2022

$???

2023

$55,302

2024

$55,138

2025

$54,097

2026

$???

2027

$???

Year	Average Annual Salary
2022	View More
2023	$55,302
2024	$55,138
2025	$54,097
2026	View More
2027	View More

Most common benefits for Palletizer Operator

Social Security

401(k)

Disability

Healthcare

Pension

Time Off (days)

For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Biotechnology

the United States

Find Your Next Palletizer Operator Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Palletizer Operator job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about