Production Operator Salary in the United States

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How much does a Production Operator make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Production Operator in the United States is $45,522. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,315 to $51,545, with most professionals earning between $37,485 and $57,029.

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10th Percentile Production Operator Salary $37,485 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Production Operator Salary $41,315 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Production Operator Salary $45,522 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Production Operator Salary $51,545 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Production Operator Salary $57,029 US April 01, 2025
25% $41,315 10% $37,485 90% $57,029 75% $51,545 $45,522 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Production Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Production Operator

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Production Technician IV

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Production Operator in the United States. The base salary for Production Operator ranges from $41,315 to $51,545 with the average base salary of $45,522. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,315 to $51,545 with the average total cash compensation of $45,522.

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