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SMT operator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$21.38
Average $21.38
Low $16.81
High $27.19

The average salary for a smt operator is $21.38 per hour in the United States. 895 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

SMT Operator job openings in United States

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SMT OPERATOR
Indak Mfg Corp
Northbrook, IL
$17 an hour
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for SMT Operator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Latitude Inc
 
$107,500per year
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Tesla
 
$93,392per year
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Latitude Corp
 
$85,000per year
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Confidential
 
$80,000per year
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Diskriter
 
$78,000per year
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FlexTrades
 
$74,880per year
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Highest paying cities for SMT Operators near United States

  1. San Jose, CA
    $22.96 per hour
  2. Oakdale, MN
    $22.88 per hour
  3. Manchester, NH
    $22.72 per hour
  4. Milpitas, CA
    $21.90 per hour
  5. Longmont, CO
    $21.09 per hour

Where can a SMT Operator earn more?

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