Landfill Operator Salaries in North Dakota

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How Much Does a Landfill Operator Make in North Dakota?

Updated April 24, 2024

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$77,632/yr

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Low $62,990

Average $77,632

High $87,443

The average salary for Landfill Operator is $77,632 per year in North Dakota.

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$115,682

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
McKenzie County Landfill Equipment/Scale Operator	$46,183/yr	$39,511 $52,855 RANGE: $39,511 - $52,855
City of Minot LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-STREET/LANDFILL	$45,048/yr	$38,794 $51,303 RANGE: $38,794 - $51,303
City of Williston Heavy Equipment Operator I- Landfill	$88,295/yr	$81,411 $95,180 RANGE: $81,411 - $95,180
City of Williston Seasonal Laborer-Landfill Paper Picker	$56,864/yr	$47,809 $65,920 RANGE: $47,809 - $65,920
Blattner Energy Operator	$66,042/yr	$57,986 $74,099 RANGE: $57,986 - $74,099
Gravel Products Inc Loader Operator	$41,549/yr	$36,553 $46,545 RANGE: $36,553 - $46,545
Northern Stone-Fargo CNC Operator	$52,652/yr	$45,217 $60,088 RANGE: $45,217 - $60,088
REMINGTON SEEDS LLC Conditioning Operator	$82,312/yr	$70,853 $93,770 RANGE: $70,853 - $93,770
Northern Stone-Fargo Machine Operator	$44,148/yr	$38,643 $49,654 RANGE: $38,643 - $49,654

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Landfill Equipment/Scale Operator

Arnegard, ND

$39,511 - $52,855

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LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR-STREET/LANDFILL

Minot, ND

$38,794 - $51,303

6 Days Ago

Heavy Equipment Operator I- Landfill

ND, ND

$81,411 - $95,180

2 Months Ago

Water Transfer - Operator

Watford, ND

$44,234 - $63,625

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Seasonal Laborer-Landfill Paper Picker

ND, ND

$47,809 - $65,920

1 Month Ago

Seasonal Laborer-Landfill Paper Picker

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Landfill Operator Jobs in North Dakota

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where a Landfill Operator can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Landfill Operator job salaries in North Dakota. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Landfill Operator jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Landfill Operator positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Landfill Operator salary is higher than other cities in North Dakota. Bismarck takes first place in this list, followed by Mandan, Minot. The Landfill Operator salary is $77,945 in Bismarck, which is lower than the national average. There is 0 city's Landfill Operator salary higher than national average in North Dakota.

The average salary for a Landfill Operator in North Dakota is $77,632, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Landfill Operator jobs is Bismarck, ND, and it is higher than Mandan. Landfill Operator jobs in Bismarck can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in North Dakota.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
Bismarck	$77,945	$6,495	$1,499	$37
Mandan	$77,945	$6,495	$1,499	$37
Minot	$76,769	$6,397	$1,476	$37
Williston	$76,769	$6,397	$1,476	$37
Dickinson	$76,769	$6,397	$1,476	$37
Fargo	$75,279	$6,273	$1,448	$36
West Fargo	$75,279	$6,273	$1,448	$36
Grand Forks	$73,711	$6,143	$1,418	$35

What Does a Landfill Operator Do?

All landfill operator certifications are provided by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).

Updated December 21, 2021

An example of how certified operators provide a financial benefit concerns one of LaBella Associates’ clients, who had only one licensed operator onsite in order to meet the minimum state regulatory requirements of the landfill permit.

Updated December 20, 2021

The point is, by teaching operators how to properly operate and manage the landfill working face, the owners will benefit by operating in a safer manner and more profitably while staying in compliance with the regulations and permit conditions.

Updated December 20, 2021

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS-Must be able to pass written examination, Landfill Operator certification, must have a valid driver license CDL Class A with a T-Double/Triple Trailer/.

Updated December 18, 2021

There, a Landfill Operator can get rid of it, either by burning it or by using it to generate heat or electricity.

Updated December 16, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Landfill Operator Salaries

What is the average of a Landfill Operator in North Dakota?

The Landfill Operator salary range is from $62,990 to $87,443, and the average Landfill Operator salary is $77,632/year in North Dakota. The Landfill Operator's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Landfill Operator salary in the United States?

The Landfill Operator salary in San Jose, CA is $98,412 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Landfill Operator's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Landfill Operator.

What is the growth rate of the Landfill Operator's salary?

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