As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Operator in Clay, NY is $50,249, equivalent to $24 per hour, $966 weekly, or $4,187 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Process Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Process Operator in Clay, NY vary widely, spanning from $42,281 to $57,141. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,078) and 75th percentile ($53,857), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,141 per year. This $7,779 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Hydraulics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Clay Process Operator often earn 6.2% lower than national averages. However, Clay currently ranks 358 statewide for Process Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Process Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Operator Salary $42,281 Clay, NY June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Operator Salary $46,078 Clay, NY June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Operator Salary $50,249 Clay, NY June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Operator Salary $53,857 Clay, NY June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Operator Salary $57,141 Clay, NY June 01, 2026
25% $46,078 10% $42,281 90% $57,141 75% $53,857 $50,249 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Clay, New York    Clay is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 58,206, making it Syracuse's lar....More

Clay, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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