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Dryer Operator salary
Average dryer operator salary
$36,131
How much does a dryer operator make?
The average dryer operator salary in the United States is $36,131. Dryer operator salaries typically range between $29,000 and $44,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for dryer operators is $17.37 per hour.
Dryer operator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Dryer operators earn the highest average salary in Vermont.
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Where can a Dryer Operator earn more?
Average dryer operator salary by state
Highest paying states for dryer operators
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $47,740 | $22.95 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $47,927 | $23.04 |
| 3 | Vermont | $47,966 | $23.06 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $47,218 | $22.70 |
| 5 | Nevada | $46,347 | $22.28 |
| 6 | Maine | $44,624 | $21.45 |
| 7 | Idaho | $44,962 | $21.62 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $40,488 | $19.47 |
| 9 | Washington | $47,045 | $22.62 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $39,714 | $19.09 |
| 11 | Iowa | $38,301 | $18.41 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $43,342 | $20.84 |
| 13 | Arizona | $42,414 | $20.39 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $42,703 | $20.53 |
| 15 | Delaware | $44,000 | $21.15 |
| 16 | Illinois | $39,180 | $18.84 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $42,929 | $20.64 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $37,880 | $18.21 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $38,985 | $18.74 |
| 20 | Ohio | $34,405 | $16.54 |
| 21 | Kansas | $37,945 | $18.24 |
| 22 | Alaska | $37,286 | $17.93 |
| 23 | Montana | $41,013 | $19.72 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $36,086 | $17.35 |
| 25 | New York | $40,197 | $19.33 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $34,684 | $16.68 |
| 27 | Texas | $36,914 | $17.75 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $34,360 | $16.52 |
| 29 | Michigan | $34,819 | $16.74 |
| 30 | Oregon | $37,967 | $18.25 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $33,565 | $16.14 |
| 32 | Virginia | $38,904 | $18.70 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $34,060 | $16.38 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $35,116 | $16.88 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $35,106 | $16.88 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $32,595 | $15.67 |
| 37 | Missouri | $33,401 | $16.06 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $33,306 | $16.01 |
| 39 | Maryland | $36,486 | $17.54 |
| 40 | Utah | $32,792 | $15.77 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $31,223 | $15.01 |
| 42 | California | $34,001 | $16.35 |
| 43 | Colorado | $34,816 | $16.74 |
| 44 | Indiana | $29,450 | $14.16 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $31,654 | $15.22 |
| 46 | Georgia | $30,921 | $14.87 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $33,450 | $16.08 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $29,513 | $14.19 |
| 49 | Alabama | $31,142 | $14.97 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $32,163 | $15.46 |
| 51 | Florida | $31,046 | $14.93 |
Highest paying cities for dryer operators
The highest-paying cities for dryer operators are Billings, MT, Lawrence, MA, and Streamwood, IL.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings, MT | $40,620 | $19.53 |
| 2 | Lawrence, MA | $40,563 | $19.50 |
| 3 | Streamwood, IL | $39,374 | $18.93 |
| 4 | Sioux City, IA | $38,803 | $18.66 |
| 5 | Charlotte, NC | $37,857 | $18.20 |
| 6 | Salinas, CA | $35,203 | $16.92 |
| 7 | Denver, CO | $34,837 | $16.75 |
| 8 | Eau Claire, WI | $34,612 | $16.64 |
Dryer Operator salary details
A dryer operator's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a dryer operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| Average | $36,131 | $3,011 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying dryer operator jobs
The highest paying types of dryer operators are can dryer, drying machine operator, and coffee roaster.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Operator/Forklift Operator | $32,452 | $2,704 | $15.60 | 120,073 |
| Production Line Operator | $33,261 | $2,772 | $15.99 | 155,014 |
| Forklift Operator | $34,213 | $2,851 | $16.45 | 213,020 |
| Machine Operator | $32,874 | $2,740 | $15.80 | 96,834 |
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
Top companies hiring dryer operators now:
Which companies pay dryer operators the most?
Dryer operator salaries at Dairy Farmers of America and Reckitt Benckiser are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average dryer operator salary at companies like Fresh Express and Land O'Lakes are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dairy Farmers of America | $45,698 | $21.97 |
| 2 | Reckitt Benckiser | $43,625 | $20.97 |
| 3 | Fresh Express | $43,140 | $20.74 |
| 4 | Land O'Lakes | $42,728 | $20.54 |
| 5 | Ampi | $42,257 | $20.32 |
| 6 | Steel Dynamics | $42,169 | $20.27 |
| 7 | Rembrandt Foods | $41,697 | $20.05 |
| 8 | Optimum Nutrition | $40,724 | $19.58 |
| 9 | Perrigo | $40,692 | $19.56 |
| 10 | Post Holdings | $40,510 | $19.48 |
| 11 | Mayo Clinic | $39,622 | $19.05 |
| 12 | Sensient Technologies | $39,351 | $18.92 |
| 13 | Michael Foods | $39,253 | $18.87 |
| 14 | Oldcastle Infrastructure | $38,959 | $18.73 |
| 15 | Lesaffre International Corporation | $38,770 | $18.64 |
| 16 | Oil-Dri Corporation of America | $38,340 | $18.43 |
| 17 | Unifrax | $38,162 | $18.35 |
| 18 | Kerry Holding Co. | $38,154 | $18.34 |
| 19 | Cambrex | $37,867 | $18.21 |
| 20 | AmeriPride Services | $36,888 | $17.73 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Dryer Operator salary by industry
The average dryer operator salary varies across industries:
- The average dryer operator salary in the agriculture industry is $39,878, the highest of any industry.
- The average dryer operator salary in the finance industry is $39,509.
- Dryer operators in the retail industry earn an average salary of $37,345, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for dryer operators
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agriculture | $39,878 | $19.17 |
| 2 | Media | $39,509 | $18.99 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $38,573 | $18.54 |
| 4 | Retail | $37,345 | $17.95 |
High Paying Dryer Operator Jobs
Dryer Operator salary trends
The average dryer operator salary has risen by $5,450 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average dryer operator earned $30,681 annually, but today, they earn $36,131 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for dryer operators over the last decade.
Compare dryer operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average dryer operator salary over time
Compare dryer operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Dryer Operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,100 | $17.37 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $35,100 | $16.89 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $34,300 | $16.49 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $32,700 | $15.73 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $31,800 | $15.28 | +1.8% |
Recently added dryer operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty Staffing Solutions | Spray Dryer Operator-1St. Shift | Fosston, MN | 12/17/2024 | $53,281 |
| Byheart | Dryer Operator {Night Shift} | Allerton, IA | 12/15/2024 | $41,740 |
| Aluminum Recovery Technologies | Production-Dryer Operator-2Nd Shift | Kendallville, IN | 12/13/2024 | $41,740 |
| Sigvaris | Dryer Operator (Monday To Friday: 3Rd Shift: 10 P.M. To 6 A.M + Shift Differential! | Peachtree City, GA | 12/07/2024 | $40,175 |
| Berkshire Food Co-Op | Dryer Operator | Adams, MA | 12/06/2024 | $37,566 |
| Superior Health Linens, LLC | Dryer Operator | Wichita, KS | 10/24/2024 | $29,218 |
| Perrigo Company Plc | Dryer Operator-Nights | Milton, VT | 10/23/2024 | $52,175 |
| Sigvaris | Dryer Operator (Monday To Friday: 2Nd Shift: 2 P.M. To 10 P.M + Shift Differential! | Peachtree City, GA | 10/13/2024 | $40,175 |
| Barrett Petfood Innovations | Dryer Operator | Brainerd, MN | 10/06/2024 | $39,653 |
| Land O'Lakes | Dryer Operator | Kane, PA | 10/04/2024 | $58,728 |
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