How much does a Loader Operator make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Loader Operator in Salem, OR is $41,130. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $35,803 to a high of $45,972, with most professionals earning between $38,341 and $43,664.

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 $35,803 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $38,341 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $41,130 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $43,664 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $45,972 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25% $38,341 10% $35,803 90% $45,972 75% $43,664 $41,130 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

  2. Up a level:

    Materials Handler II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Loader Operator in Salem, OR. The base salary for Loader Operator ranges from $38,341 to $43,664 with the average base salary of $41,130. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,341 to $43,664 with the average total cash compensation of $41,130.

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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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