How much does a fill operator make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,602 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,071
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 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 | $58,820 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $56,800 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $56,220 |
| 6. Norway estimate | $44,560 |
| 7. United States | $43,220 |
| 8. Sweden estimate | $39,450 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $327 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Glassmaker$47,850
- Boiler operator$78,620
- Slitter operator$47,210
- Miners$59,170
- Stone planer$46,380
- Rig driller$57,170
- Stone fabricator$48,830
- Metal caster$49,830
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| New Hampshire | $49,450 |
| Wyoming | $48,890 |
| Missouri | $48,070 |
| Maine | $47,970 |
| North Dakota | $47,390 |
| Idaho | $46,720 |
| Vermont | $46,670 |
| West Virginia | $46,410 |
| Nebraska | $46,220 |
| Wisconsin | $46,220 |
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| Colorado | $46,010 |
| Iowa | $45,660 |
| Kentucky | $45,450 |
| Oregon | $45,180 |
| Virginia | $44,950 |
| Kansas | $44,890 |
| Indiana | $44,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,480 |
| Montana | $44,350 |
| California | $44,020 |
| South Dakota | $43,860 |
| Utah | $43,780 |
| Maryland | $43,670 |
| Ohio | $43,310 |
| Tennessee | $43,190 |
| Illinois | $43,150 |
| Georgia | $42,920 |
| Washington | $41,700 |
| Michigan | $41,690 |
| North Carolina | $41,150 |
| Minnesota | $40,960 |
| Arizona | $40,560 |
| Massachusetts | $40,360 |
| New Jersey | $40,280 |
| South Carolina | $40,010 |
| Connecticut | $39,460 |
| New York | $39,330 |
| Oklahoma | $39,310 |
| Texas | $38,950 |
| Alaska | $38,730 |
| Delaware | $38,500 |
| Louisiana | $38,370 |
| Rhode Island | $38,330 |
| Alabama | $37,820 |
| Arkansas | $37,740 |
| Mississippi | $37,720 |
| Nevada | $37,440 |
| Florida | $37,170 |
| Hawaii | $36,810 |
| New Mexico | $35,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fill operator make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,602 a month, $43,220 a year.
How much does a fill operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $33,390 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $60,030.
Which country pays a fill operator the most?
United States, with a median of $43,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a fill operator the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $49,450 a year.
Does a fill operator make more in the United States or in United Kingdom?
In the United States: $43,220 a year against $35,000 in United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a fill operator or a glassmaker?
A glassmaker: $47,850 a year against $43,220 for a fill operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate