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Spotter salary
Average spotter salary
$42,482
How much does a spotter make?
The average spotter salary in the United States is $42,482. Spotter salaries typically range between $28,000 and $62,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for spotters is $20.42 per hour.
Spotter salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Spotters earn the highest average salary in North Dakota.
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Average spotter salary by state
Highest paying states for spotters
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $45,711 | $21.98 |
| 2 | Illinois | $44,536 | $21.41 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $45,374 | $21.81 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $51,211 | $24.62 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $41,187 | $19.80 |
| 6 | New York | $45,705 | $21.97 |
| 7 | Ohio | $39,988 | $19.23 |
| 8 | Alaska | $46,082 | $22.15 |
| 9 | Vermont | $44,947 | $21.61 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $46,176 | $22.20 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $43,462 | $20.90 |
| 12 | California | $47,883 | $23.02 |
| 13 | Michigan | $40,200 | $19.33 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $45,682 | $21.96 |
| 15 | Washington | $43,004 | $20.68 |
| 16 | Iowa | $41,822 | $20.11 |
| 17 | Delaware | $39,715 | $19.09 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $40,672 | $19.55 |
| 19 | Montana | $37,950 | $18.25 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $39,449 | $18.97 |
| 21 | Idaho | $38,052 | $18.29 |
| 22 | Maine | $41,351 | $19.88 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $40,609 | $19.52 |
| 24 | Arizona | $38,649 | $18.58 |
| 25 | Indiana | $36,148 | $17.38 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $36,121 | $17.37 |
| 27 | Maryland | $39,940 | $19.20 |
| 28 | Nevada | $36,418 | $17.51 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $38,033 | $18.29 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $37,786 | $18.17 |
| 31 | Oregon | $38,970 | $18.74 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $41,026 | $19.72 |
| 33 | Missouri | $36,850 | $17.72 |
| 34 | Utah | $32,960 | $15.85 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $33,936 | $16.32 |
| 36 | Kansas | $33,701 | $16.20 |
| 37 | Alabama | $33,062 | $15.90 |
| 38 | Colorado | $37,164 | $17.87 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $30,312 | $14.57 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $38,671 | $18.59 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $33,532 | $16.12 |
| 42 | Georgia | $31,162 | $14.98 |
| 43 | Virginia | $35,388 | $17.01 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $31,989 | $15.38 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $31,157 | $14.98 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $30,488 | $14.66 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $28,813 | $13.85 |
| 48 | Florida | $30,810 | $14.81 |
| 49 | Texas | $30,360 | $14.60 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $30,620 | $14.72 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $27,008 | $12.98 |
Spotter salary details
A spotter's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $62,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a spotter's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $62,000 | $5,167 | $30 |
| 75th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25 |
| Average | $42,482 | $3,540 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying spotter jobs
The highest paying types of spotters are mater, laundress, and stretcher.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laundry Aide | $27,322 | $2,277 | $13.14 | 45,254 |
| Laundry Attendant | $26,827 | $2,236 | $12.90 | 49,030 |
| Laundry Worker | $27,204 | $2,267 | $13.08 | 25,513 |
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Spotter salary trends
The average spotter salary has risen by $9,674 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average spotter earned $32,808 annually, but today, they earn $42,482 a year. That works out to a 18% change in pay for spotters over the last decade.
Compare spotter salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average spotter salary over time
Compare spotter salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Spotter salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,500 | $20.42 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | $40,400 | $19.42 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $38,700 | $18.61 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $37,300 | $17.94 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $35,900 | $17.25 | +3.2% |
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