Line Operator Salary in Detroit, Michigan

How much does a Line Operator make in Detroit, MI? The average Line Operator salary in Detroit, MI is $49,109 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $43,850 and $55,586. 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.

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- 22 days ago

Line Pump Operator

American West Coast Concrete Pumping - MARYSVILLE , WA

American West Coast Concrete Pumping is currently looking for an experienced line pump operator. Previous excavation and concrete experience are a plus

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Line Pump Operator

American West Coast Concrete Pumping - ARLINGTON , WA

American West Coast Concrete Pumping is currently looking for an experienced line pump operator. Previous excavation and concrete experience are a plus

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Line Pump Operator

American West Coast Concrete Pumping - MUKILTEO , WA

American West Coast Concrete Pumping is currently looking for an experienced line pump operator. Previous excavation and concrete experience are a plus

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Line Pump Operator

American West Coast Concrete Pumping - SILVANA , WA

American West Coast Concrete Pumping is currently looking for an experienced line pump operator. Previous excavation and concrete experience are a plus

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Line Pump Operator

American West Coast Concrete Pumping - ARLINGTON , WA

American West Coast Concrete Pumping is currently looking for an experienced line pump operator. Previous excavation and concrete experience are a plus

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What does a Line Operator do?

Line Operator in Elgin, IL

Record quality inspection data on check sheets.

January 27, 2023

Arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern.

February 20, 2023

Respond promptly to a sound or light signal when it occurs.

April 02, 2023

Line Operator in Elk Grove Village, IL

Interacts well between shifts to gain and pass along all information to facilitate a smooth transition without interruption.

October 05, 2022

Set up and operate all special functions and capabilities with minimal supervision or direction.

March 08, 2023

Line Operator in Perry, GA

Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines.

April 12, 2022

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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55586

49109

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56728

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Line Operator in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Line Operator ranges from $43,850 to $55,586 with the average base salary of $49,109. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,458 to $56,728 with the average total cash compensation of $49,962.

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About Detroit, Michigan Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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