How much does a slitter operator make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,934 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,338
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 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 | $68,930 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $66,570 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $65,890 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $52,220 |
| 8. United States | $47,210 |
| 9. Sweden estimate | $46,240 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $383 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Glassmaker$47,850
- Boiler operator$78,620
- Fill operator$43,220
- 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.
| Arizona | $72,450 |
| West Virginia | $62,830 |
| Oregon | $60,530 |
| Iowa | $57,210 |
| Louisiana | $54,590 |
| Washington | $53,290 |
| Wyoming | $52,480 |
| New Jersey | $51,700 |
| Utah | $49,840 |
| Massachusetts | $49,360 |
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| Colorado | $48,470 |
| North Dakota | $47,770 |
| New Hampshire | $47,710 |
| Oklahoma | $47,370 |
| Idaho | $47,250 |
| Ohio | $47,010 |
| New York | $46,630 |
| Minnesota | $46,460 |
| Maryland | $45,990 |
| California | $45,750 |
| Missouri | $45,380 |
| Kentucky | $45,350 |
| Connecticut | $45,230 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,200 |
| South Dakota | $44,980 |
| Illinois | $44,840 |
| Wisconsin | $44,560 |
| Nebraska | $44,510 |
| Georgia | $44,290 |
| Maine | $43,840 |
| Florida | $43,770 |
| Indiana | $43,620 |
| Alabama | $42,810 |
| Arkansas | $41,760 |
| Virginia | $41,070 |
| Kansas | $40,890 |
| Vermont | $40,390 |
| South Carolina | $40,030 |
| Texas | $39,650 |
| Tennessee | $39,350 |
| Nevada | $39,310 |
| Hawaii | $39,040 |
| Montana | $38,760 |
| Michigan | $38,320 |
| North Carolina | $37,130 |
| Mississippi | $35,300 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Semiconductor Processing Technician | $51,430 |
| Conveyor Operator and Tender | $42,420 |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender | $46,460 |
| Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender | $41,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a slitter operator make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,934 a month, $47,210 a year.
How much does a slitter operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $36,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $71,480.
Which country pays a slitter operator the most?
Germany, with a median of $54,650 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a slitter operator the most?
Arizona, with a median of $72,450 a year.
Does a slitter operator make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $54,650 a year against $47,210 in the United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a slitter operator or a boiler operator?
A boiler operator: $78,620 a year against $47,210 for a slitter operator, 1.7 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate