As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Operator in Scranton, PA is $48,067, equivalent to $23 per hour, $924 weekly, or $4,006 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 Scranton, PA vary widely, spanning from $40,445 to $54,660. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,077) and 75th percentile ($51,518), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,660 per year. This $7,441 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, Scranton Process Operator often earn 4.2% lower than national averages. However, Scranton currently ranks 533 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 $40,445 Scranton, PA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Operator Salary $44,077 Scranton, PA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Operator Salary $48,067 Scranton, PA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Operator Salary $51,518 Scranton, PA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Operator Salary $54,660 Scranton, PA June 01, 2026
25% $44,077 10% $40,445 90% $54,660 75% $51,518 $48,067 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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