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Scale operator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$19.15
Average $19.15
Low $15.03
High $24.39

The average salary for a scale operator is $19.15 per hour in the United States. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Scale Operator job openings in United States

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Non Ferrous Scale Operator/War...
EMR USA Metal Recycling3out of 5 stars.
Westwego, LA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Scale Operator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Performance Personnel Services
 
$130,000per year
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State of Illinois
 
$83,880per year
Loudoun County, VA
 
$67,534per year
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
 
$67,500per year
McKenzie County
 
$65,291per year
King County, WA
 
$60,059per year

Highest paying cities for Scale Operators near United States

  1. Huger, SC
    $21.00 per hour
  2. Sioux Falls, SD
    $19.90 per hour
  3. Smyrna, TN
    $19.72 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $19.16 per hour
  5. Buffalo, NY
    $18.96 per hour

Where can a Scale Operator earn more?

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