Operator Salary in Rochester, New York

How much does an Operator make in Rochester, NY? The average Operator salary in Rochester, NY is $48,166 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $43,008 and $54,519. 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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Sunburst Truck Lines - SAVANNAH , GA

Sunburst Truck Lines is Now Contracting Experienced Owner Operators Home Daily Runs. Advantages. Up to $250,000 annual gross pay. $1,050 per run with hazmat, $9

- 17 days ago

Plant Operator - $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Fisher Industries - DICKINSON , ND

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertical

- 4 days ago

Quarry Operator - $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Fisher Industries - HEBRON , ND

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertical

- 4 days ago

Loader Operator - $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Fisher Industries - MOTT , ND

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertical

- 4 days ago

Quarry Operator - $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Fisher Industries - DICKINSON , ND

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertical

- 4 days ago

Plant Operator - $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Fisher Industries - MOTT , ND

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertical

- 4 days ago

What does an Operator do?

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

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Operator in Houston, TX

Promote quality among peers, subordinates and supervisors.

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Operator in Leola, PA

Assist in production line start-up activities and changeovers.

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About Rochester, New York

Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) east-northeast of Buffalo and about 87 miles (140 km) west of Syracuse and Albany, the state capital is 226 miles (360 km) to the east ; it sits on Lake Ontario's southern shore. The Genesee River bisects the city. Toronto, Canada is northwest 168 miles (270 km) and New York City is about 350 miles (560 km) to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.1 square miles (96 km2), of which 35.8 square m...

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43008

54519

48166

Average Total Cash Compensation

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43605

55639

49002

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Operator in Rochester, NY. The base salary for Operator ranges from $43,008 to $54,519 with the average base salary of $48,166. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,605 to $55,639 with the average total cash compensation of $49,002.

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About Rochester, New York Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) eas....More

Rochester, New York area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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