▲22%
The average hourly pay for a Production Operator with Safety Compliance skills is $16.33.
10%
$13.18
MEDIAN
$16.33
90%
$29.10
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Hourly Rate
$13 - $29
Bonus
$1,017 - $11,792
Total Pay
$28,407 - $77,997
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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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Skills in Quality Assurance / Quality Control, Troubleshooting and Equipment Maintenance are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Assembler 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 $16.46 based on 25 salaries. A mid-career Production Operator with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $19.86 based on 12 salaries. An experienced Production Operator with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $15.25 based on 8 salaries.
Years of Experience
This data is based on 45 survey responses.
Early Career
55.6%
Mid Career
26.7%
Experienced
17.8%
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