What are the main factors that influence a Wire Edm Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Wire Edm Operator's salary?

A Wire Edm Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $62,237 for beginners, reaching about $67,726 at mid-level, and approach $74,645 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Wire Edm Operator?

Wire Edm Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Wire Edm Operator roles are District of Columbia $71,690, California $71,418, Massachusetts $70,467. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Wire Edm Operator roles make?

Salaries for Wire Edm Operator level roles vary by specialization: Wire Transfer Manager: $78,431; Wire Harness Engineer: $73,362; Wire Technician: $68,364; Wire Harness Technician: $60,890; Wire Electrical Discharge Machine operator: $49,824.

Wire Edm Operator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Wire Edm Operator make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Wire Edm Operator in Rhode Island is $67,598 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Wire Edm Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,112
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,433 to $78,336
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,178

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Wire Edm Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,336	$6,528	$1,506	$38
Average	$67,598	$5,633	$1,300	$32
25th Percentile	$57,433	$4,786	$1,104	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Wire Edm Operator Salaries

A Wire Edm Operator'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Wire Edm Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Wire Edm Operator'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): $62,237
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,670
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,726
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,139
Expert (over 8 years): $74,645

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Wire Edm Operator	$62,237
Intermediate Level Wire Edm Operator	$62,670
Senior Level Wire Edm Operator	$67,726
Specialist Level Wire Edm Operator	$74,139
Expert Level Wire Edm Operator	$74,645

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How Do Wire Edm Operator 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 Wire Edm Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,690.
California: $71,418.
Massachusetts: $70,467.

District of Columbia $71,690 California $71,418 Massachusetts $70,467 Washington $70,208 New Jersey $70,182 Alaska $70,091 Connecticut $69,198 New York $68,835

Hawaii $67,676 Rhode Island $67,132 Maryland $66,763 Minnesota $66,258 Colorado $66,064 Illinois $65,999 Oregon $65,753 Delaware $65,572

New Hampshire $65,458 Virginia $65,202 Pennsylvania $64,458 Nevada $64,082 North Dakota $63,959 Michigan $63,765 Wisconsin $63,694 Vermont $63,551

Texas $63,156 Maine $63,131 Arizona $63,092 Ohio $63,046 Georgia $62,451 Indiana $62,153 Wyoming $62,095 Utah $62,004

Iowa $61,965 Kansas $61,654 Louisiana $61,564 North Carolina $61,531 Missouri $61,518 Florida $61,266 Montana $61,130 Nebraska $61,000

Kentucky $60,929 South Carolina $60,670 Tennessee $60,508 Idaho $60,443 New Mexico $59,971 Oklahoma $59,867 Alabama $59,485 South Dakota $58,844

Arkansas $58,494 West Virginia $58,307 Mississippi $57,743

Top Paying Cities for Wire Edm Operators

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:

Adamsville: $68,233
Albion: $67,100
Ashaway: $68,492

Adamsville, RI $68,233 Albion, RI $67,100 Ashaway, RI $68,492 Barrington, RI $67,100 Block Island, RI $68,136 Bradford, RI $68,446 Bristol, RI $67,035 Carolina, RI $67,890

Charlestown, RI $67,961 Chepachet, RI $66,970 Clayville, RI $67,035 Coventry, RI $66,970 West Greenwich, RI $66,925 East Greenwich, RI $67,015 Exeter, RI $68,446 Fiskeville, RI $67,100

Forestdale, RI $67,035 Foster, RI $66,925 Glendale, RI $66,925 Greene, RI $67,676 Greenville, RI $67,100 Harmony, RI $67,080 Harrisville, RI $66,970 Hope, RI $67,100

Hope Valley, RI $68,492 Hopkinton, RI $68,511 Jamestown, RI $67,825 Kenyon, RI $68,427 Little Compton, RI $68,207 Manville, RI $67,100 Mapleville, RI $66,925 Newport, RI $67,838

Middletown, RI $68,123 North Kingstown, RI $66,905 North Scituate, RI $67,080 Oakland, RI $66,990 Pascoag, RI $66,951 Pawtucket, RI $67,100 Central Falls, RI $67,100 Cumberland, RI $67,100

Lincoln, RI $67,100 Portsmouth, RI $67,566 Prudence Island, RI $66,970 Rockville, RI $68,511 Saunderstown, RI $67,864 Shannock, RI $68,408 Slatersville, RI $67,035 Slocum, RI $67,864

Tiverton, RI $68,252 Wakefield, RI $67,792 Kingston, RI $67,805 Narragansett, RI $67,818 Peace Dale, RI $67,792 Warren, RI $67,080 Warwick, RI $67,100 Westerly, RI $68,531

West Kingston, RI $67,844 West Warwick, RI $67,100 Wood River Junction, RI $68,446 Woonsocket, RI $67,035 North Smithfield, RI $67,080 Wyoming, RI $68,427 Providence, RI $67,100 Cranston, RI $67,100

North Providence, RI $67,100 East Providence, RI $67,100 Riverside, RI $67,100 Rumford, RI $67,100 Smithfield, RI $67,100 Johnston, RI $67,100

Wire Edm Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Wire Edm Operator'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$57,433

Average $67,598/year

$78,336

$4,786

Average $5,633/month

$6,528

$1,104

Average $1,300/week

$1,506

$28

Average $32/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,336	$6,528	$1,506	$38
Average	$67,598	$5,633	$1,300	$32
25th Percentile	$57,433	$4,786	$1,104	$28

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