As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Process Operator in the United States is $24. While Salary.com is seeing that Process Operator salary in the US can go up to $28 or down to $20, but most earn between $22 and $26. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Process Operator in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Process Operator Salary | $20 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Process Operator Salary | $22 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Process Operator Salary | $24 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Process Operator Salary | $26 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Process Operator Salary | $28 | US | May 01, 2026 |
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0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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Core compensation
Includes base and short-term incentives
Skills associated with Process Operator: Maintenance, Reporting
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