Operator Salary in Dayton, Ohio

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How much does an Operator make in Dayton, OH? The average Operator salary in Dayton, OH is $47,485 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $42,400 and $53,746. 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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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Operator Salary	$37,771	Dayton,OH	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Operator Salary	$42,400	Dayton,OH	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Operator Salary	$47,485	Dayton,OH	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Operator Salary	$53,746	Dayton,OH	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Operator Salary	$59,446	Dayton,OH	March 01, 2025

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Machine Operator (Cut to Length)

Steel Service Center - Bryan , OH

Machine Operator (Cut to Length/Sheeting Line) Steel service center in Bryan, Ohio seeks an experienced machine operator to run cut to length line. Candidates with at least two years of experience ...

ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago

Machine Operator

Hedy Holmes Staffing Services - Stockton , CA

Packaging Machine Operator Pay Rate/Salary: $22.20 Location: Stockton, CA Schedule: Open to all shifts and days Duties and Responsibilities: • Machine Efficiency-Anticipating film and coding ribbon ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Forklift Operator (Mandarin bilingual)

Canadian Solar Inc. - Mesquite , TX

Forklift Operator Job Description Summary: Canadian Solar is a leading solar panel manufacturing company committed to providing high-quality, sustainable energy solutions. We are seeking a skilled ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Wet Utilities Loader Operator

Sinacola - Dallas , TX

Job Title: Loader Operator Job Summary: The Loader Equipment Operator operates or tends machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets, to excavate and load loose materials. Operates ...

ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago

Machine Operator

Sentech - Columbia City , IN

Lead Operator in Training - Join Our Team! We are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to join us as a Lead Operator in Training . This role is designed to prepare you for a leadership ...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Master Construction Co. Inc. - Fargo , ND

The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for equipment maintenance, equipment operation, excavation, and working with heavy equipment on various projects. Qualifications * Equipment ...

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What does an Operator do?

Operator in Chesterfield, MI

Set up and operate a variety of machines to produce parts.

December 09, 2022

Operator in Houston, TX

Promote quality among peers, subordinates and supervisors.

January 29, 2023

Operator in Leola, PA

Assist in production line start-up activities and changeovers.

March 24, 2023

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About Dayton, Ohio

Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/) is the sixth-largest city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Greene County. The 2017 U.S. census estimate put the city population at 140,371, while Greater Dayton was estimated to be at 803,416 residents. This makes Dayton the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Ohio and 63rd in the United States. Dayton is within Ohio's Miami Valley region, just north of Greater Cincinnati. Ohio's borders are within 500 miles (800 km) of roughly 60 percent of the country's population and manufacturing infrastructure, making t...

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53746

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54849

48311

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Operator in Dayton, OH. The base salary for Operator ranges from $42,400 to $53,746 with the average base salary of $47,485. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,987 to $54,849 with the average total cash compensation of $48,311.

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About Dayton, Ohio Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/) is the sixth-largest city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Gree....More

Dayton, Ohio area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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