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Manufacturing operator salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Manufacturing Operator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.01
Average $21.01
Low $16.30
High $27.07

The average salary for a manufacturing operator is $21.01 per hour in the United States. 3.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Manufacturing Operator job openings in United States

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Manufacturing Operator
Haleon3.1out of 5 stars.
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Manufacturing Operator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Phillips Corporation
 
$100,000per year
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CTR Group
 
$95,000per year
MCC
 
$91,520per year
Actalent
 
$90,000per year
BioDuro
 
$87,500per year
Integrated Resources Inc
 
$83,227per year

Highest paying cities for Manufacturing Operators near United States

  1. Indianapolis, IN
    $27.63 per hour
  2. Portsmouth, NH
    $22.74 per hour
  3. Apple Valley, MN
    $22.20 per hour
  4. Carlsbad, CA
    $21.76 per hour
  5. Central Islip, NY
    $21.66 per hour

Where can a Manufacturing Operator earn more?

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