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Operator salaries

6,484 H-1B & PERM records for "Operator", sourced from U.S. Department of Labor disclosures.

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Source: US Dept of Labor. Represents Base Salary only. Excludes RSUs, signing bonuses, and variable compensation.

6484

Results Found

$42806

Average Salary

$12480

Minimum

$780000

Maximum

Active filters: Job: Operator
Employer Role Location Salary Program Filing Date
Windy City Cutting Die, Inc. CNC Set Up and Operator Bensenville, IL $44346 Green Card Feb 2, 2017
DMS Industries Inc CNC Set Up and Operator Lansing, IL $44346 Green Card Dec 15, 2016
Eternity USA, Inc. CNC Mill Set-up and Operator Los Angeles, CA $44325 Green Card Apr 13, 2017
ISOD LAWN AND GARDEN CARE INC Machine Operator Florham Park, NJ $44304 Green Card Feb 1, 2023
evan aschoff Livestock Hauler Plainview, NE $44304 Green Card Sep 10, 2021
evan aschoff Livestock Hauler Plainview, NE $44304 Green Card Sep 10, 2021
evan aschoff Livestock Hauler Plainview, NE $44304 Green Card Sep 10, 2021
evan aschoff Livestock Hauler Plainview, NE $44304 Green Card Sep 10, 2021
ZHONG WANT TV INC. FILM AND VIDEO EDITOR AND CAMERA OPERATOR EL MONTE, CA $44304 H-1B Mar 11, 2015
HOPKINS COUNTY COAL, LLC MANAGEMENT TRAINEE MADISONVILLE, KY $44304 - $23 H-1B Jan 2, 2014
MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL PREPRESS QUALITY CONTROL OPERATOR PITTSBURGH, PA $44283 Green Card 2008
Lumber Specialties US LBM LLC Woodworking Machine Operators $44262 Green Card Dec 19, 2023
Lumber Specialties US LBM LLC Woodworking Machine Operators $44262 Green Card Dec 19, 2023
David and Jackie Linstad Farms Lead Agricultural Equipment Operator Adams, ND $44262 Green Card Dec 1, 2022
WHISKEY CREEK PAYROLL LLC Agricultural Equipment Technician and Operator LAWTON, IA $44242 Green Card Sep 29, 2017
Weeks Family Farms, LLC Operations Generalist $44242 Green Card Jun 5, 2024
VIDA ENTERPRISE CORP. E-Commerce Operator LOS ANGELES, CA $44221 Green Card May 27, 2018
JEFE'S WELDING CO. LLC SHOP FOREMAN / WELDER FAIRFIELD, TX $44200 - $900 Green Card Oct 15, 2012
BOURDON FORGE COMPANY INC. MACHINE TOOL SETTERS, OPERATORS TENDERS METAL MIDDLETOWN, CT $44200 Green Card 2012
3C's Construction, Cladding and Coating… Paving, Surfacing and Tamping Equipment Operator $44179 Green Card Aug 3, 2023
SERRA STONE CORPORATION Equipment Operator BETHESDA, MD $44179 Green Card Apr 13, 2016
SERRA STONE CORPORATION Equipment Operator BETHESDA, MD $44179 Green Card Mar 7, 2016
Miami Yacht Access Boat Operator Miami Beach, FL $44138 Green Card Dec 20, 2021
Design Shop Signs & Graphics Inc. CAD Programmer Cicero, NY $44096 - $26 H-1B Mar 5, 2026
Design Shop Signs & Graphics Inc. CAD Programmer Cicero, NY $44096 - $27 H-1B Mar 13, 2026
DIEGO SIGNS INC Sign Manufacturer $44096 Green Card Jul 26, 2023
Birdsall Grain Seed LLC Farm Equipment Operator Berthold, ND $44096 Green Card Jul 1, 2020
ASKO PROCESSING INC. General Plater SEATTLE, WA $44096 Green Card Jul 10, 2019
ASKO PROCESSING INC. General Plater SEATTLE, WA $44096 Green Card Jul 10, 2019
ASKO PROCESSING INC. General Plater SEATTLE, WA $44096 Green Card Jul 15, 2019
DOOB USA INC PHOTOGRAMMETRY SCANNER OPERATOR. BROOKLYN, NY $44075 E-3 Oct 13, 2014
DOOB USA INC PHOTOGRAMMETRY SCANNER OPERATOR. BROOKLYN, NY $44075 E-3 Oct 3, 2014
SUN VALLEY SERVICE, INC. EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR E. HANOVER, NJ $44013 Green Card Nov 13, 2014
SHAPER TOOLS, INC VIDEO SPECIALIST SAN FRANCISCO, CA $44000 H-1B1 Nov 30, 2016
QUALITY CONTROL LABORATORIES LLC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST WOODSIDE, NY $44000 H-1B Mar 21, 2017
DISTINCT ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS INC JUNIOR CADD OPERATOR/FIELD INSPECTOR NORTH BRUNWICK, NJ $44000 H-1B Mar 24, 2015
GEMINI TANKERS LLC Demurrage Analyst STAMFORD, CT $44000 Green Card 2010
MODERN KNITRIM, INC. PRINTING MACHINE OPERATORS LOS ANGELES, CA $43992 Green Card 2008
Tanner Schechter Farm Laborer $43971 Green Card Sep 19, 2024
McClain Farms, LLC Ag Equipment Operator $43971 Green Card Feb 16, 2024
NATIONAL PRODUCE CONSULTANTS, INC BUSINESS OPERATOR PLANO, TX $43909 H-1B Jul 12, 2011
NATIONAL PRODUCE CONSULTANTS, INC BUSINESS OPERATOR PLANO, TX $43909 H-1B Jul 15, 2011
Blackbird Vineyard Services LLC Agricultural Equipment Operator Mcminnville, OR $43888 - $21 H-1B1 Apr 1, 2026
Blackbird Vineyard Services LLC Agricultural Equipment Operator MCMINNVILLE, OR $43888 - $21 H-1B1 May 11, 2026
GRI TEXAS TOWERS Blasting/Metallizing Operator Amarillo, TX $43870 Green Card Sep 2, 2021
Interealty Exchange INC Videographer Miami Beach, FL $43846 Green Card Oct 9, 2018
Giorgio Prestipino PA Videographer Miami, FL $43846 Green Card Nov 8, 2018
DH Designs Inc Customer Service Relations Operator Memphis, TN $43826 Green Card Jul 24, 2022
DISTINCT ENTERPRISES CORP MACHINE OPERATOR $43805 Green Card Jun 28, 2024
Z-STUDIOS DESIGN AND FABRICATION LLC MACHINIST/FABRICATOR BROOKLYN, NY $43800 E-3 Jun 11, 2014
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This data comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's public disclosure files for H-1B (temporary work visa) and green card (PERM labor certification) applications.

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