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Applicator salary
Average applicator salary
$40,945
How much does an applicator make?
The average applicator salary in the United States is $40,945. Applicator salaries typically range between $22,000 and $73,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for applicators is $19.69 per hour.
Applicator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Applicators earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can an Applicator earn more?
Applicator salary estimates from across the web
Average applicator salary by state
Highest paying states for applicators
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $46,438 | $22.33 |
| 2 | Virginia | $50,928 | $24.48 |
| 3 | Arizona | $46,387 | $22.30 |
| 4 | Illinois | $45,961 | $22.10 |
| 5 | Ohio | $45,135 | $21.70 |
| 6 | Alaska | $68,620 | $32.99 |
| 7 | Utah | $44,590 | $21.44 |
| 8 | California | $54,999 | $26.44 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $50,084 | $24.08 |
| 10 | Michigan | $41,896 | $20.14 |
| 11 | New York | $45,811 | $22.02 |
| 12 | Nevada | $40,821 | $19.63 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $37,913 | $18.23 |
| 14 | Maryland | $41,517 | $19.96 |
| 15 | Delaware | $42,017 | $20.20 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $36,333 | $17.47 |
| 17 | Maine | $36,051 | $17.33 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $39,861 | $19.16 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $39,146 | $18.82 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $34,537 | $16.60 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $38,328 | $18.43 |
| 22 | Washington | $37,441 | $18.00 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $38,467 | $18.49 |
| 24 | Arkansas | $35,718 | $17.17 |
| 25 | Indiana | $33,800 | $16.25 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $37,131 | $17.85 |
| 27 | Texas | $36,248 | $17.43 |
| 28 | Iowa | $32,406 | $15.58 |
| 29 | Montana | $33,511 | $16.11 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $41,286 | $19.85 |
| 31 | Massachusetts | $37,086 | $17.83 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $41,662 | $20.03 |
| 33 | Oregon | $35,122 | $16.89 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $36,037 | $17.33 |
| 35 | Idaho | $35,874 | $17.25 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $32,947 | $15.84 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $34,708 | $16.69 |
| 38 | Vermont | $35,383 | $17.01 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $30,984 | $14.90 |
| 40 | Colorado | $33,046 | $15.89 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $30,052 | $14.45 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $33,253 | $15.99 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $33,178 | $15.95 |
| 44 | Alabama | $32,301 | $15.53 |
| 45 | Florida | $31,318 | $15.06 |
| 46 | Kansas | $30,108 | $14.47 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $30,553 | $14.69 |
| 48 | Missouri | $28,035 | $13.48 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $30,968 | $14.89 |
| 50 | Georgia | $30,382 | $14.61 |
| 51 | North Carolina | $28,891 | $13.89 |
Highest paying cities for applicators
The highest-paying cities for applicators are San Francisco, CA, Phoenix, AZ, and Fargo, ND.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $59,098 | $28.41 |
| 2 | Phoenix, AZ | $46,551 | $22.38 |
| 3 | Fargo, ND | $46,404 | $22.31 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $46,253 | $22.24 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $46,099 | $22.16 |
| 6 | Columbus, OH | $44,747 | $21.51 |
| 7 | Salt Lake City, UT | $44,329 | $21.31 |
| 8 | Southfield, MI | $42,038 | $20.21 |
| 9 | Washington, DC | $41,362 | $19.89 |
| 10 | Las Vegas, NV | $40,850 | $19.64 |
| 11 | Philadelphia, PA | $39,556 | $19.02 |
| 12 | Albuquerque, NM | $38,642 | $18.58 |
| 13 | Seattle, WA | $37,672 | $18.11 |
| 14 | Worcester, MA | $37,471 | $18.01 |
| 15 | Fort Worth, TX | $36,395 | $17.50 |
| 16 | Concord, NH | $35,783 | $17.20 |
| 17 | Portland, OR | $34,731 | $16.70 |
| 18 | Omaha, NE | $34,655 | $16.66 |
| 19 | Merrillville, IN | $33,802 | $16.25 |
| 20 | Denver, CO | $33,035 | $15.88 |
Applicator salary details
An applicator's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $73,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an applicator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $73,000 | $6,083 | $35 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| Average | $40,945 | $3,412 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Top companies hiring applicators now:
Which companies pay applicators the most?
Applicator salaries at Citi and Citrix are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average applicator salary at companies like KLA and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citi | $113,119 | $54.38 |
| 2 | Citrix | $109,919 | $52.85 |
| 3 | KLA | $109,607 | $52.70 |
| 4 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $108,329 | $52.08 |
| 5 | EquityZen | $106,694 | $51.30 |
| 6 | Catalant Technologies | $105,573 | $50.76 |
| 7 | Icma-rc | $103,415 | $49.72 |
| 8 | Verisign | $101,386 | $48.74 |
| 9 | Baker Hughes | $100,675 | $48.40 |
| 10 | Infoblox | $97,377 | $46.82 |
| 11 | All American Group | $96,171 | $46.24 |
| 12 | Maxim Integrated | $92,005 | $44.23 |
| 13 | Neuralink IT Solutions | $91,243 | $43.87 |
| 14 | Pandera Systems | $89,500 | $43.03 |
| 15 | Freightliner Trucks | $88,450 | $42.52 |
| 16 | Horizon Pharma USA, Inc. | $87,579 | $42.11 |
| 17 | Technosoft | $87,539 | $42.09 |
| 18 | Mentor | $87,112 | $41.88 |
| 19 | ITX | $86,561 | $41.62 |
| 20 | IBM | $86,445 | $41.56 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Applicator salary trends
The average applicator salary has risen by $7,433 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average applicator earned $33,512 annually, but today, they earn $40,945 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for applicators over the last decade.
Compare applicator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average applicator salary over time
Compare applicator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Applicator salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,900 | $19.69 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $40,100 | $19.26 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $39,500 | $18.98 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $38,900 | $18.72 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $37,700 | $18.13 | +3.6% |
Recently added applicator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PwC | Payer Epic Tapestry Application | New York, NY | 12/16/2024 | $100,000 |
| PwC | Payer Epic Tapestry Application | Salt Lake City, UT | 12/16/2024 | $100,000 |
| PwC | Payer Epic Tapestry Application | Chicago, IL | 12/16/2024 | $100,000 |
| PwC | Payer Epic Tapestry Application | Florham Park, NJ | 12/16/2024 | $100,000 |
| Dorney Park | Leadership Application-2025 Season | Allentown, PA | 12/16/2024 | $104,350 |
| North Country Janitorial Inc. | General Application for Any Current or Future Positions | New York, NY | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Smartlexusofquadcities | Smart Lexus General Employment Application | Moline, IL | 12/16/2024 | $25,000 |
| Real Thread, Inc. | RT Cultural Application | Orlando, FL | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Skin Laundry | General Application-Colorado (Aesthetic Keyholder) | Boone, CO | 12/15/2024 | $41,740 |
| Skin Laundry | General Application-Florida (Keyholder) | Aventura, FL | 12/15/2024 | $39,653 |
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