Hourly Wage for Scale Operator Salary in the United States

Scale Operator Salary in the United States

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As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Scale Operator in the United States is $19. While Salary.com is seeing that Scale Operator salary in the US can go up to $23 or down to $15, but most earn between $17 and $21. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scale Operator in the United States.

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Scale Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scale Operator Salary $15 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scale Operator Salary $17 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scale Operator Salary $19 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scale Operator Salary $21 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scale Operator Salary $23 US April 01, 2026
25% $17 10% $15 90% $23 75% $21 $19 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Machine Operator I

    0 - 1 years experience
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    Scale Operator

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Machine Operator III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Scale Operator in the United States. The average hourly rate for Scale Operator ranges from $17 to $21 with the average hourly pay of $19. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $19 to $24 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $21.

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