Process Operator Salary in the United States

Process Operator Salary

How much does a Process Operator make in the United States? The average Process Operator salary in the United States is $50,399 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $47,118 and $53,650. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Operator Salary $44,131 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Process Operator Salary $47,118 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Process Operator Salary $50,399 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Process Operator Salary $53,650 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Process Operator Salary $56,610 US April 24, 2024
25% $47,118 10% $44,131 90% $56,610 75% $53,650 $50,399 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Process Engineering Technician I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Process Operator

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Process Engineering Technician III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
47118
53650
50399

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
47760
55267
51103
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Process Operator in the United States. The base salary for Process Operator ranges from $47,118 to $53,650 with the average base salary of $50,399. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,760 to $55,267 with the average total cash compensation of $51,103.

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Skills associated with Process Operator: Maintenance, Reporting

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