How much does a Loader Operator make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Loader Operator in the United States is $42,449. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $35,348 to a high of $51,471, with most professionals earning between $38,732 and $47,171.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Loader Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $35,348 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $38,732 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $42,449 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $47,171 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $51,471 US March 01, 2025
25% $38,732 10% $35,348 90% $51,471 75% $47,171 $42,449 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Loader Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Materials Handler II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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48079
42980
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Loader Operator in the United States. The base salary for Loader Operator ranges from $38,732 to $47,171 with the average base salary of $42,449. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,030 to $48,079 with the average total cash compensation of $42,980.

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Skills associated with Loader Operator: Maintenance

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