What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Operator's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Level Operator?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Level Operator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Entry Level Operator's salary?

An Entry Level Operator's salary grows with experience: a Production Technician I (0-1 years)earns $44,463, a Entry Level Operator (1-3 years)earns $56,847, a Production Technician III (3-5 years)earns $63,474, a Production Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $70,088, a Production Team Leader (7+ years)earns $67,376,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Operator?

Entry Level Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Operator roles are District of Columbia $62,571, California $62,333, Massachusetts $61,503. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Operator roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Operator level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Actuary: $80,901; Entry Level Auditor: $67,701; Entry Level LPN: $65,827; Entry Level Animator: $63,503; Entry Level Copywriter: $63,501.

Entry Level Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Operator make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Operator in Delaware is $57,230 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,198
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,865 to $62,448
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,980

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2026 Compensation Trend

Smart Recruiting

AI-Powered HR

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Entry Level Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,448	$5,204	$1,201	$30
Average	$57,230	$4,769	$1,101	$28
25th Percentile	$51,865	$4,322	$997	$25

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Entry Level Operator Job Openings in Delaware

Entry Level Class A CDL Truck Driver

Western Express, Inc. - Newark, DE

Entry Level Class A CDL Truck Driver

Western Express, Inc. - New Castle, DE

Entry Level Sales Representative

Esler Companies | Renewal by Andersen - Greenwood, DE

Entry Level Sales Representative

MTM LLC - Wilmington, DE

Search More Entry Level Operator Jobs in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Operator Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Experience Level Affects Entry Level Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $44,463
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,847
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,474
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,088
Expert (over 8 years): $67,376

Levels	Salary
Productio... Level Entry Level Operator	$44,463
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Operator	$56,847
Productio... Level Entry Level Operator	$63,474
Productio... Level Entry Level Operator	$70,088
Productio... Level Entry Level Operator	$67,376

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

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

District of Columbia: $62,571.
California: $62,333.
Massachusetts: $61,503.

District of Columbia $62,571 California $62,333 Massachusetts $61,503 Washington $61,277 New Jersey $61,254 Alaska $61,175 Connecticut $60,395 New York $60,079

Hawaii $59,067 Rhode Island $58,592 Maryland $58,270 Minnesota $57,829 Colorado $57,660 Illinois $57,603 Oregon $57,389 Delaware $57,230

New Hampshire $57,131 Virginia $56,908 Pennsylvania $56,258 Nevada $55,931 North Dakota $55,823 Michigan $55,654 Wisconsin $55,591 Vermont $55,467

Texas $55,122 Maine $55,100 Arizona $55,066 Ohio $55,026 Georgia $54,506 Indiana $54,246 Wyoming $54,196 Utah $54,116

Iowa $54,083 Kansas $53,811 Louisiana $53,732 North Carolina $53,704 Missouri $53,693 Florida $53,472 Montana $53,354 Nebraska $53,241

Kentucky $53,178 South Carolina $52,952 Tennessee $52,811 Idaho $52,755 New Mexico $52,342 Oklahoma $52,252 Alabama $51,918 South Dakota $51,359

Arkansas $51,053 West Virginia $50,890 Mississippi $50,398

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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:

Lincoln: $56,973
Little Creek: $57,390
Magnolia: $57,307

Lincoln, DE $56,973 Little Creek, DE $57,390 Magnolia, DE $57,307 Milford, DE $57,117 Marydel, DE $57,211 Millsboro, DE $56,734 Millville, DE $56,821 Milton, DE $56,919

Nassau, DE $56,961 Ocean View, DE $56,812 Rehoboth Beach, DE $56,921 Seaford, DE $56,953 Selbyville, DE $56,717 Smyrna, DE $57,429 Viola, DE $57,165 Woodside, DE $57,318

Bear, DE $57,186 Newark, DE $57,165 Claymont, DE $57,282 Delaware City, DE $57,222 Hockessin, DE $57,160 Kirkwood, DE $57,211 Middletown, DE $57,233 Montchanin, DE $57,173

New Castle, DE $57,181 Odessa, DE $57,261 Port Penn, DE $57,300 Rockland, DE $57,178 Saint Georges, DE $57,215 Townsend, DE $57,303 Winterthur, DE $57,185 Lewes, DE $56,942

Wilmington, DE $57,162 Dover, DE $57,390 Dover Afb, DE $57,087 Bethany Beach, DE $56,752 Bethel, DE $56,810 Bridgeville, DE $56,944 Camden Wyoming, DE $57,228 Cheswold, DE $57,371

Clayton, DE $57,373 Dagsboro, DE $56,712 Delmar, DE $56,621 Ellendale, DE $56,793 Felton, DE $57,113 Fenwick Island, DE $56,725 Frankford, DE $56,626 Frederica, DE $57,169

Georgetown, DE $56,691 Greenwood, DE $56,953 Harbeson, DE $56,751 Harrington, DE $57,040 Hartly, DE $57,218 Houston, DE $56,959 Kenton, DE $57,376 Laurel, DE $56,657

Yorklyn, DE $57,177

Entry Level Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Entry Level Operator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Level Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Level Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$74,399	$36.0	30%
Financial Services	$71,538	$34.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$65,815	$32.0	15%
Insurance	$62,953	$30.0	10%
Business Services	$60,092	$29.0	5%

Entry Level Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level 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 July 01, 2026

$51,865

Average $57,230/year

$62,448

$4,322

Average $4,769/month

$5,204

$997

Average $1,101/week

$1,201

$25

Average $28/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,448	$5,204	$1,201	$30
Average	$57,230	$4,769	$1,101	$28
25th Percentile	$51,865	$4,322	$997	$25

Salaries of jobs related to Entry Level Operator

Find Your Next Entry Level Operator Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Entry Level 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.

Cost of Living In Delaware

Cost of Living in Delaware is

1.3% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine 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