Line Operator - 1st Salary in the United States

How much does a Line Operator - 1st make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Line Operator - 1st in the United States is $55,297 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Line Operator - 1st's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,689
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,180 to $60,213
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,521
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Line Operator - 1st Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $60,213 $5,018 $1,158 $29
Average $55,297 $4,608 $1,063 $27
25th Percentile $50,180 $4,182 $965 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Line Operator - 1st Salaries

A Line Operator - 1st's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Line Operator - 1st Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Line Operator - 1st's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,189
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $55,144
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,554
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,045
  • Expert (over 8 years): $65,418
Levels Salary
Productio... Level Line Operator - 1st$43,189
Line Oper... Level Line Operator - 1st$55,144
Productio... Level Line Operator - 1st$61,554
Productio... Level Line Operator - 1st$68,045
Productio... Level Line Operator - 1st$65,418
$43,189 0 yr
$55,144 < 2 yrs
$61,554 2-4 yrs
$68,045 5-8 yrs
$65,418 > 8 yrs
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How Do Line Operator - 1st Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Line Operator - 1sts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $61,225.
  • California: $60,992.
  • Massachusetts: $60,179.

Top Paying Cities for Line Operator - 1sts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $69,746
  • San Francisco: $69,060
  • Oakland: $67,528

What Skills Can Increase a Line Operator - 1st's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 4.69% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 3.34% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
  • 5S (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): Stands for sort, sustain, set in order, standardized and shine. 5 tips that are designed to achieve clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized workplace for a more systematized work flow.
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Troubleshooting 4.69%
Product Quality 3.34%
5S 1.93%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Line Operator - 1st's salary.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • SOP: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Scheduling
 $58,615
6%
Collaboration
 $57,509
4%
SOP
 $57,509
4%
Written Communication
 $57,509
4%
Process Improvement
 $57,509
4%
Leadership
 $57,509
4%
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How Education impacts a Line Operator - 1st's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Line Operator - 1sts enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Line Operator - 1st with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $44,344 and $47,881).

Line Operator - 1st Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Line Operator - 1st
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 36.4%
Associates 20.6%
Bachelors 37.4%
Masters 4.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Line Operator - 1st Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Line Operator - 1st's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$50,180
Average $55,297/year
$60,213
$4,182
Average $4,608/month
$5,018
$965
Average $1,063/week
$1,158
$24
Average $27/hour
$29
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $60,213 $5,018 $1,158 $29
Average $55,297 $4,608 $1,063 $27
25th Percentile $50,180 $4,182 $965 $24

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Salary Trends for Line Operator - 1st

Salaries for a Line Operator - 1st can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,921 in 2023 to around $44,191 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Line Operator - 1st salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Line Operator - 1st Over Time

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$45,921
2024
$44,834
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$44,191
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2023 $45,921
2024 $44,834
2025 $44,191
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