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The average hourly pay for a Production Operator with Troubleshooting skills in Houston, Texas is $20.49.
10%
$12.98
MEDIAN
$20.49
90%
$28.24
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$13 - $28
Bonus
$0 - $1,250
Total Pay
$32,572 - $68,018
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Job Description for Production Operator
Production Operator Tasks
- Simultaneously operate multiple pieces of equipment to produce products efficiently.
- Monitor gauges or other indicators to assess progress, production, and maintenance needs.
- Inspect and quality check products, and verify accuracy.
- Interpret specifications and calibrate machines to reach goals.
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Popular Skills for Production Operator
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Assembler
$15
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Skills in Production Support are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Assembler, Equipment Maintenance, Quality Assurance / Quality Control and Machine Operation.
Pay by Experience Level for Production Operator
An early career Production Operator with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $17.25 based on 9 salaries. A mid-career Production Operator with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $20.99 based on 10 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $24.
Pay Difference by Location
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Employees with .NET Software Developer / Programmer in these locations earn less than the national average. The lowest salaries can be found in Buffalo, New York (23.1% less), Portland, Oregon (19.3% less) and Atlanta, Georgia (16.0% less).
Years of Experience
This data is based on 25 survey responses.
Early Career
36.0%
Mid Career
40.0%
Late Career
24.0%
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