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Process operator salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$21.84
Average $21.84
Low $16.08
High $29.66

The average salary for a process operator is $21.84 per hour in the United States and $10,500 overtime per year.1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Process Operator job openings in United States

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Remittance Processing Speciali...
Deluxe Corporation3.1out of 5 stars.
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Process Operator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
McDermott
 
$130,000per year
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Lubrizol
 
$119,153per year
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ExxonMobil
 
$109,369per year
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Airswift
 
$104,000per year
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Winston Support Services, LLC
 
$102,500per year
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TotalEnergies
 
$100,333per year
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Highest paying cities for Process Operators near United States

  1. Beaumont, TX
    $44.08 per hour
  2. Elma, NY
    $24.69 per hour
  3. Huntington, IN
    $22.71 per hour
  4. Vancouver, WA
    $22.52 per hour
  5. Rogers, AR
    $22.22 per hour

Where can a Process Operator earn more?

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