How much does a cure operator make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,248 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,591
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $69,470 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $67,090 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,400 |
| 6. Norway estimate | $52,630 |
| 7. United States | $50,980 |
| 8. Sweden estimate | $46,600 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Heat treat operator$46,310
- Corrugator operator$49,990
- Miners$59,170
- Stone planer$46,380
- Rig driller$57,170
- Stone fabricator$48,830
- Metal caster$49,830
- Metal filer$47,330
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Alaska | $68,730 |
| Wyoming | $60,760 |
| Montana | $58,100 |
| Hawaii | $55,990 |
| Iowa | $55,630 |
| Nevada | $54,090 |
| Maine | $52,980 |
| Vermont | $52,630 |
| North Carolina | $51,620 |
| Oregon | $51,600 |
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| Maryland | $50,780 |
| Minnesota | $50,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,250 |
| Washington | $50,230 |
| Connecticut | $49,990 |
| South Carolina | $49,930 |
| Nebraska | $49,810 |
| Massachusetts | $49,420 |
| West Virginia | $49,180 |
| New Hampshire | $49,090 |
| North Dakota | $48,930 |
| Colorado | $48,880 |
| Wisconsin | $48,790 |
| Illinois | $48,490 |
| Kansas | $48,320 |
| Indiana | $48,180 |
| Tennessee | $47,950 |
| Delaware | $47,940 |
| Virginia | $47,940 |
| Missouri | $47,770 |
| New Jersey | $47,550 |
| New York | $47,400 |
| California | $47,360 |
| Idaho | $47,290 |
| Arizona | $47,110 |
| Ohio | $46,740 |
| Mississippi | $46,730 |
| Georgia | $46,650 |
| Utah | $46,300 |
| Arkansas | $45,690 |
| Louisiana | $45,560 |
| South Dakota | $44,290 |
| Florida | $44,050 |
| Alabama | $43,500 |
| New Mexico | $43,300 |
| Michigan | $43,280 |
| Oklahoma | $42,120 |
| Kentucky | $41,740 |
| Rhode Island | $41,520 |
| Texas | $41,420 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Extruding | $45,760 |
| Molder | $46,170 |
| Crushing | $48,540 |
| Tire Builder | $57,390 |
| Furnace | $48,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cure operator make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,248 a month, $50,980 a year.
How much does a cure operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $37,310 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $69,010.
Which country pays a cure operator the most?
United States, with a median of $50,980 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a cure operator the most?
Alaska, with a median of $68,730 a year.
Does a cure operator make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $50,980 a year against $43,060 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a cure operator or a heat treat operator?
A cure operator: $50,980 a year against $46,310 for a heat treat operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate