Apprentice Terminal Operator Salary in the United States

How much does an Apprentice Terminal Operator make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Apprentice Terminal Operator in the United States is $60,342 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,866
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,001 to $69,515
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,138
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Apprentice Terminal Operator Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $69,515 $5,793 $1,337 $33
Average $60,342 $5,028 $1,160 $29
25th Percentile $55,001 $4,583 $1,058 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Apprentice Terminal Operator Salaries

An Apprentice Terminal 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Apprentice Terminal 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 Apprentice Terminal Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,810.
  • California: $66,557.
  • Massachusetts: $65,670.

Top Paying Cities for Apprentice Terminal 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: $76,109
  • San Francisco: $75,361
  • Oakland: $73,689

What Skills Can Increase an Apprentice Terminal Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.98% 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.
  • Pipeline Operations (Mentioned in 2.93% Job Postings): Pipeline operation means an operation in connection with the construction, operation, inspection, maintenance or repair of a pipeline carried out on land that is specified in any licence as licence area.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 1.05% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
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Customer Service 8.98%
Pipeline Operations 2.93%
Installation 1.05%
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 an Apprentice Terminal Operator's salary.
  • Billing: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Data Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Billing
 $71,807
19%
Data Analysis
 $71,807
19%
Team Operations
 $69,996
16%
Planning
 $69,996
16%
Chemistry
 $69,393
15%
Analysis
 $68,790
14%
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Apprentice Terminal Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Apprentice Terminal 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.

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$55,001
Average $60,342/year
$69,515
$4,583
Average $5,028/month
$5,793
$1,058
Average $1,160/week
$1,337
$26
Average $29/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $69,515 $5,793 $1,337 $33
Average $60,342 $5,028 $1,160 $29
25th Percentile $55,001 $4,583 $1,058 $26

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Salary Trends for Apprentice Terminal Operator

Salaries for an Apprentice Terminal Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,751 in 2023 to around $40,703 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Apprentice Terminal Operator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Apprentice Terminal Operator Over Time

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$41,751
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$41,332
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