What are the main factors that influence a Bore Operator's salary?

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

How does experience change A Bore Operator's salary?

A Bore Operator's salary grows with experience: a Machine Operator I (0-1 years)earns $41,635, a Bore Operator (1-3 years)earns $46,269, a Machine Operator III (3-5 years)earns $52,492, a Machine Operator IV (5-7 years)earns $56,425, a Machine Operator Supervisor (7+ years)earns $81,934,

What are the highest paying states for a Bore Operator?

Bore Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Bore Operator roles are District of Columbia $51,631, California $51,435, Massachusetts $50,750. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Bore Operator roles make?

Salaries for Bore Operator level roles vary by specialization: Laborer Directional Drill Bore: $77,548; Operator, Assembly Operator: $55,898; Crane/Tower Operator: $54,481; Directional Bore Locator: $52,520; Crane Operator: $52,049.

How do different companies affect a Bore Operator's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Bore Operator roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Bore Operator Salary in the United States

How much does a Bore Operator make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Bore Operator in the United States is $46,632 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,074
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,114 to $51,575
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,000

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Bore Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,575	$4,298	$992	$25
Average	$46,632	$3,886	$897	$22
25th Percentile	$42,114	$3,510	$810	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Bore Operator Salaries

A Bore 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Bore Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Bore 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): $41,635
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,269
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,492
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,425
Expert (over 8 years): $81,934

Levels	Salary
Machine O... Level Bore Operator	$41,635
Bore Oper... Level Bore Operator	$46,269
Machine O... Level Bore Operator	$52,492
Machine O... Level Bore Operator	$56,425
Machine O... Level Bore Operator	$81,934

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

District of Columbia: $51,631.
California: $51,435.
Massachusetts: $50,750.

District of Columbia $51,631

California $51,435

Massachusetts $50,750

Washington $50,563

New Jersey $50,545

Alaska $50,479

Connecticut $49,836

New York $49,575

Hawaii $48,740

Rhode Island $48,348

Maryland $48,082

Minnesota $47,719

Colorado $47,579

Illinois $47,532

Oregon $47,355

Delaware $47,224

New Hampshire $47,142

Virginia $46,959

Pennsylvania $46,422

Nevada $46,152

North Dakota $46,063

Michigan $45,923

Wisconsin $45,872

Vermont $45,770

Texas $45,485

Maine $45,466

Arizona $45,438

Ohio $45,406

Georgia $44,977

Indiana $44,762

Wyoming $44,720

Utah $44,655

Iowa $44,627

Kansas $44,403

Louisiana $44,338

North Carolina $44,315

Missouri $44,305

Florida $44,123

Montana $44,025

Nebraska $43,932

Kentucky $43,881

South Carolina $43,694

Tennessee $43,578

Idaho $43,531

New Mexico $43,191

Oklahoma $43,116

Alabama $42,841

South Dakota $42,379

Arkansas $42,128

West Virginia $41,992

Mississippi $41,587

Top Paying Cities for Bore 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: $58,817
San Francisco: $58,173
Oakland: $56,947

San Jose, CA $58,817

San Francisco, CA $58,173

Oakland, CA $56,947

New York, NY $53,692

Paramus, NJ $53,039

Queens Village, NY $53,037

Passaic, NJ $52,992

Bergenfield, NJ $52,988

Stamford, CT $52,886

Huntington, NY $52,866

Newark, NJ $52,522

Bridgeport, CT $52,423

Vallejo, CA $52,331

New Brunswick, NJ $52,312

Petaluma, CA $52,284

Middlesex, NJ $52,195

Somerset, NJ $52,163

Santa Cruz, CA $52,102

Boston, MA $51,818

Monterey, CA $51,654

Seattle, WA $51,547

Santa Rosa, CA $51,538

Los Angeles, CA $51,524

Juneau, AK $51,403

Washington, DC $51,351

Orange, CA $51,185

Santa Ana, CA $51,062

Long Beach, CA $51,016

Anaheim, CA $51,006

Anchorage, AK $50,983

Santa Maria, CA $50,843

Everett, WA $50,834

Danbury, CT $50,670

Bremerton, WA $50,605

Tacoma, WA $50,437

New Suffolk, NY $50,436

Sacramento, CA $50,423

Santa Barbara, CA $50,372

Trenton, NJ $50,321

San Diego, CA $50,321

Brockton, MA $50,270

Fairbanks, AK $50,155

Lompoc, CA $50,036

Lowell, MA $49,999

Ventura, CA $49,990

Nashua, NH $49,980

Stockton, CA $49,976

Modesto, CA $49,635

Poughkeepsie, NY $49,533

Olympia, WA $49,444

Kennewick, WA $49,444

New Haven, CT $49,425

Lawrence, MA $49,258

Hartford, CT $49,211

Riverside, CA $49,202

New Bedford, MA $49,155

Richland, WA $49,155

Bakersfield, CA $49,090

San Bernardino, CA $49,071

New Britain, CT $49,066

Atlantic City, NJ $49,066

New London, CT $49,048

Norwich, CT $49,034

Portsmouth, NH $49,024

Boulder, CO $48,926

Portland, OR $48,861

Worcester, MA $48,857

Minneapolis, MN $48,712

Philadelphia, PA $48,647

Honolulu, HI $48,493

Saint Paul, MN $48,470

Vineland, NJ $48,460

Providence, RI $48,325

Chicago, IL $48,190

Bellingham, WA $48,134

Springfield, MA $48,096

Baltimore, MD $48,082

Chico, CA $47,966

Pittsfield, MA $47,840

Manchester, NH $47,751

Spokane, WA $47,546

Denver, CO $47,542

Albany, NY $47,322

Troy, NY $47,304

Nassau, NY $47,254

Schenectady, NY $47,206

Wilmington, DE $47,168

Burlington, VT $47,103

Salem, OR $47,085

Portland, ME $46,940

Yakima, WA $46,893

Rochester, MN $46,749

Reno, NV $46,725

Fresno, CA $46,725

Milwaukee, WI $46,683

Detroit, MI $46,637

Ann Arbor, MI $46,629

Allentown, PA $46,623

Colorado Springs, CO $46,544

Syracuse, NY $46,520

Carson City, NV $46,520

Houston, TX $46,455

Eugene, OR $46,432

Gary, IN $46,376

Springfield, OR $46,338

Bismarck, ND $46,329

Galveston, TX $46,296

Medford, OR $46,226

Fort Collins, CO $46,208

Concord, NH $46,185

Austin, TX $46,171

Mesa, AZ $46,073

Reading, PA $46,068

Phoenix, AZ $46,063

Dallas, TX $46,049

Saint Cloud, MN $46,005

Madison, WI $45,942

Utica, NY $45,816

Rochester, NY $45,742

Des Moines, IA $45,737

Raleigh, NC $45,732

Atlanta, GA $45,662

Battle Creek, MI $45,648

Salt Lake City, UT $45,634

Lancaster, PA $45,564

Harrisburg, PA $45,499

Kansas City, MO $45,452

Champaign, IL $45,443

Kansas City, KS $45,443

Fort Worth, TX $45,438

Columbus, OH $45,430

Boca Raton, FL $45,420

Pittsburgh, PA $45,401

Richmond, VA $45,382

Indianapolis, IN $45,373

Cleveland, OH $45,368

Las Vegas, NV $45,313

Cincinnati, OH $45,313

Petersburg, VA $45,243

Huntsville, AL $45,173

Lansing, MI $45,141

Lebanon, PA $45,135

Pueblo, CO $45,131

Appleton, WI $45,117

Buffalo, NY $45,098

Dayton, OH $45,084

Racine, WI $45,075

Charlotte, NC $45,070

Saint Louis, MO $45,056

York, PA $45,028

Elkhart, IN $45,028

Gastonia, NC $45,019

Billings, MT $45,008

Beaumont, TX $44,995

Lorain, OH $44,986

Benton Harbor, MI $44,977

Toledo, OH $44,967

Binghamton, NY $44,944

Rock Hill, SC $44,939

Rockford, IL $44,916

Springfield, IL $44,897

Elyria, OH $44,893

Fargo, ND $44,893

Flagstaff, AZ $44,860

Fort Lauderdale, FL $44,832

Duluth, MN $44,804

Miami, FL $44,804

Cheyenne, WY $44,772

Grand Forks, ND $44,772

Bangor, ME $44,669

Cedar Rapids, IA $44,618

Durham, NC $44,598

Louisville, KY $44,594

Grand Rapids, MI $44,585

Hialeah, FL $44,580

Casper, WY $44,515

Scranton, PA $44,459

New Orleans, LA $44,445

Virginia Beach, VA $44,440

Akron, OH $44,417

Peoria, IL $44,357

Sarasota, FL $44,347

Nashville, TN $44,315

Omaha, NE $44,315

Green Bay, WI $44,315

Baton Rouge, LA $44,291

Charleston, SC $44,282

Jamestown, NY $44,259

Davenport, IA $44,259

Tucson, AZ $44,235

Saint Petersburg, FL $44,207

Tampa, FL $44,198

Evansville, IN $44,170

Port Arthur, TX $44,170

Bradenton, FL $44,151

Santa Fe, NM $44,067

Orlando, FL $43,983

Clearwater, FL $43,970

Canton, OH $43,872

La Crosse, WI $43,872

Albuquerque, NM $43,844

Newport News, VA $43,839

High Point, NC $43,825

Ogden, UT $43,806

Corpus Christi, TX $43,769

Norfolk, VA $43,741

Laramie, WY $43,741

Rock Island, IL $43,713

Saginaw, MI $43,704

Jacksonville, FL $43,699

Salisbury, NC $43,690

Boise, ID $43,680

Moline, IL $43,657

Fort Myers, FL $43,643

Memphis, TN $43,634

Tulsa, OK $43,610

Waterloo, IA $43,582

Spartanburg, SC $43,536

Lincoln, NE $43,513

Fort Wayne, IN $43,503

Provo, UT $43,499

Cedar Falls, IA $43,443

San Antonio, TX $43,424

Greensboro, NC $43,405

South Bend, IN $43,401

Savannah, GA $43,349

Muskegon, MI $43,331

Birmingham, AL $43,326

Winston Salem, NC $43,303

Lake Charles, LA $43,191

Anderson, IN $43,181

Lexington, KY $43,167

Augusta, GA $43,153

Greenville, SC $43,153

Lima, OH $43,116

Wichita, KS $43,111

Tuscaloosa, AL $43,111

Columbia, SC $43,069

Springfield, OH $43,060

Asheville, NC $42,986

Bloomington, IN $42,953

Knoxville, TN $42,785

Shreveport, LA $42,780

Wilmington, NC $42,720

Roanoke, VA $42,720

Topeka, KS $42,636

Frankfort, KY $42,631

Oklahoma City, OK $42,599

Chillicothe, OH $42,580

Longview, TX $42,575

Melbourne, FL $42,571

Sioux Falls, SD $42,496

Mobile, AL $42,491

Terre Haute, IN $42,473

Altoona, PA $42,445

Amarillo, TX $42,412

Killeen, TX $42,398

Fayetteville, AR $42,361

Chattanooga, TN $42,347

Sioux City, IA $42,305

Idaho Falls, ID $42,295

Lynchburg, VA $42,258

Gainesville, FL $42,197

Portsmouth, OH $42,174

Little Rock, AR $42,165

Lafayette, LA $42,146

Youngstown, OH $42,146

Daytona Beach, FL $42,118

Clarksville, TN $42,114

Pensacola, FL $42,109

Temple, TX $42,106

Hopkinsville, KY $41,969

Erie, PA $41,960

Florence, SC $41,941

Charleston, WV $41,866

Great Falls, MT $41,843

Macon, GA $41,778

Tallahassee, FL $41,773

Fayetteville, NC $41,764

Waco, TX $41,754

Helena, MT $41,722

Pine Bluff, AR $41,704

Vincennes, IN $41,647

Lubbock, TX $41,629

Alamogordo, NM $41,601

Twin Falls, ID $41,559

Rapid City, SD $41,545

Jackson, MS $41,461

Huntington, WV $41,457

Greenville, MS $41,456

Parkersburg, WV $41,408

Montgomery, AL $41,400

Wichita Falls, TX $41,353

Springfield, MO $41,353

Biloxi, MS $41,330

Monroe, LA $41,283

Johnstown, PA $41,251

Sumter, SC $41,232

Columbus, GA $41,228

Pascagoula, MS $41,139

Abilene, TX $41,139

Kingsport, TN $41,018

Albany, GA $41,018

Gulfport, MS $41,004

Alexandria, LA $40,850

Fort Smith, AR $40,733

El Paso, TX $40,607

Las Cruces, NM $40,397

Harlingen, TX $40,279

Pocatello, ID $40,272

Florence, AL $40,211

Brownsville, TX $40,202

Mcallen, TX $40,104

Dothan, AL $40,038

Columbus, MS $39,761

Altus, OK $39,544

Lawton, OK $39,456

Pierre, SD $39,288

What Skills Can Increase a Bore Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Commitment (Mentioned in 3.99% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Machine Operation (Mentioned in 3.23% Job Postings): Applying methods and techniques to implement, maintain, repair, design, and update various machines following specific rules to ensure safety.
Container (Mentioned in 2.39% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Commitment	3.99%
Machine Operation	3.23%
Container	2.39%

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 a Bore Operator's salary.

Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Analysis	$50,363	8%
Dedication	$49,896	7%
Collaboration	$48,497	4%
Leadership	$48,031	3%
Initiative	$48,031	3%
SOP	$47,565	2%

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How Education impacts a Bore Operator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Bore Operators enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Bore Operator with a No Diploma is between $44,700 and $47,709).

Bore Operator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Bore Operator

No Diploma 85.7%

High School 85.7%

Associates 9.5%

Bachelors 4.8%

Masters 0.0%

Doctorate 0.0%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	85.7%
High School	85.7%
Associates	9.5%
Bachelors	4.8%
Masters	0.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Bore Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Bore 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 June 01, 2026

$42,114

Average $46,632/year

$51,575

$3,510

Average $3,886/month

$4,298

$810

Average $897/week

$992

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,575	$4,298	$992	$25
Average	$46,632	$3,886	$897	$22
25th Percentile	$42,114	$3,510	$810	$20

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Salary Trends for Bore Operator

Salaries for a Bore Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $42,803 in 2023 to around $42,841 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Bore Operator salary trends, .

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2023

$42,803

2024

$42,957

2025

$42,841

2026

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2024	$42,957
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