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Manufacturing Operator salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 54 open job postings for Manufacturing Operator roles at 10 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Manufacturing Operator: postings by posted pay54 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 11 bands from $8.00/hr to $30.00/hr. Median $23.35/hr ($48.6K/yr); middle half $18.00–$25.69/hr.Median $23.37/hr$8.00/hr$30.00/hr

Postings per pay band: $8.00/hr–$10.00/hr: 10; $10.00/hr–$12.00/hr: 0; $12.00/hr–$14.00/hr: 3; $14.00/hr–$16.00/hr: 0; $16.00/hr–$18.00/hr: 0; $18.00/hr–$20.00/hr: 4; $20.00/hr–$22.00/hr: 2; $22.00/hr–$24.00/hr: 15; $24.00/hr–$26.00/hr: 7; $26.00/hr–$28.00/hr: 2; $28.00/hr–$30.00/hr: 11.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$9.00/hr ($18.7K/yr) median · $9.00–$9.00/hr typical · 9 postingsEntry level: middle half $9.00–$9.00/hr, median $9.00/hr ($18.7K/yr)
  2. Mid level$23.50/hr ($48.9K/yr) median · $23.00–$26.00/hr typical · 44 postingsMid level: middle half $23.00–$26.00/hr, median $23.50/hr ($48.9K/yr)

Companies hiring

  1. Abbott$28.60/hr ($59.5K/yr) median · $25.69–$28.60/hr typical · 17 postingsAbbott: middle half $25.69–$28.60/hr, median $28.60/hr ($59.5K/yr)
  2. Entegris$23.50/hr ($48.9K/yr) median · $23.00–$24.00/hr typical · 16 postingsEntegris: middle half $23.00–$24.00/hr, median $23.50/hr ($48.9K/yr)
  3. Avago Technologies Wireless (U.S.A.) Manufacturing LLC$9.00/hr ($18.7K/yr) median · $9.00–$9.00/hr typical · 9 postingsAvago Technologies Wireless (U.S.A.) Manufacturing LLC: middle half $9.00–$9.00/hr, median $9.00/hr ($18.7K/yr)
  4. Tekton$21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr) median · $21.00–$23.00/hr typical · 4 postingsTekton: middle half $21.00–$23.00/hr, median $21.25/hr ($44.2K/yr)

Top-paying companies

  1. Abbott · $59.5K median · 17 postings
  2. Entegris · $48.9K median · 16 postings
  3. Tekton · $44.2K median · 4 postings
  4. Cordis · $26K median · 3 postings
  5. Avago Technologies Wireless (U.S.A.) Manufacturing LLC · $18.7K median · 9 postings

By location

  1. United States$23.35/hr ($48.6K/yr) median · $12.50–$26.00/hr typical · 43 postingsUnited States: middle half $12.50–$26.00/hr, median $23.35/hr ($48.6K/yr)
  2. Colorado$9.00/hr ($18.7K/yr) median · $9.00–$9.00/hr typical · 10 postingsColorado: middle half $9.00–$9.00/hr, median $9.00/hr ($18.7K/yr)
  3. Fort Collins, CO$9.00/hr ($18.7K/yr) median · $9.00–$9.00/hr typical · 9 postingsFort Collins, CO: middle half $9.00–$9.00/hr, median $9.00/hr ($18.7K/yr)
  4. California$12.50/hr ($26K/yr) median · $12.50–$12.50/hr typical · 4 postingsCalifornia: middle half $12.50–$12.50/hr, median $12.50/hr ($26K/yr)

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $23.35/hr ($48.6K/yr) median, $19.25–$25.00/hr typical, from 45 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 0–1 years$12.50/hr ($26K/yr) median · $12.50–$28.60/hr typical · 6 postings0–1 years: middle half $12.50–$28.60/hr, median $12.50/hr ($26K/yr)

Newest Manufacturing Operator postings

  1. Manufacturing Operator (Screenprint 3rd)Vishay · Niagara Falls, NY · $17.00–$19.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Manufacturing Operator - Processing - 3rd Shift AltavistaAbbott · United States · $19.05–$38.15/hr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Manufacturing Operator - Night Shift - AltavistaAbbott · United States · $19.05–$38.15/hr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Manufacturing Operator - Processing - 2nd Shift AltavistaAbbott · $19.05–$38.15/hr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Manufacturing Operator - Processing - 2nd Shift AltavistaAbbott · United States · $19.05–$38.15/hr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Manufacturing Operator make?

The median posted base pay for Manufacturing Operator jobs is $23.35/hr ($48.6K/yr), from 54 job postings with pay at 10 companies.

What is the typical Manufacturing Operator pay range?

The middle half of postings list $18.00–$25.69/hr. The top 10% list $59.5K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $18.7K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Manufacturing Operator jobs?

By median posted pay: Abbott ($59.5K), Entegris ($48.9K), Tekton ($44.2K).

How does Manufacturing Operator pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $9.00/hr ($18.7K/yr), Mid level $23.50/hr ($48.9K/yr).

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