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Grain elevator operator salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Grain Elevator Operator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$19.42
Average $19.42
Low $15.59
High $24.19

The average salary for a grain elevator operator is $19.42 per hour in the United States. 694 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Grain Elevator Operator job openings in United States

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Grain Elevator 2nd Shift Manag...
Bartlett Grain3out of 5 stars.
Council Bluffs, IA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Grain Elevator Operator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SkySource Solutions
 
$107,000per year
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Didion Milling
 
$97,500per year
#twiceasnice Recruiting
 
$90,357per year
The DeLong Co., Inc.
 
$84,583per year
Korn Ferry
 
$83,900per year
PHM Brands, LLC
 
$80,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Grain Elevator Operators near United States

  1. Kansas City, KS
    $22.96 per hour
  2. Cambria, WI
    $22.25 per hour
  3. Minneapolis, MN
    $21.81 per hour
  4. Wickliffe, OH
    $19.02 per hour
  5. Dawn, TX
    $18.69 per hour

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