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How much do student operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for student operator in Seattle, WA is $22.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.13 and $25.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Student Operator vs Machine Operator?

AspectStudent OperatorMachine Operator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; certification or training often preferred
Work EnvironmentEducational or training setting, often supervisedIndustrial or manufacturing settings, often more autonomous
Employer & Industry UsageTraining programs, educational institutions, entry-level manufacturing rolesManufacturing, construction, industrial plants
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles, training positionsOperational roles, skill development

The main difference between a Student Operator and a Machine Operator is that a Student Operator is typically in a training or educational phase, often supervised and gaining foundational skills. In contrast, a Machine Operator is a more experienced worker responsible for operating machinery independently in industrial settings. Both roles require similar basic credentials, but Machine Operators usually have more hands-on experience and certifications.

Student Operator jobs near you
Infographic showing various Student Operator job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 45% Full Time, 52% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,499 per year, or $22.8 per hour.

Student TA - CS-180 Operating Systems (Hall), F26

Redmond, WA • On-site

DigiPen Institute of Technology
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees
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$17.13 - $18.25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist the instructor in the classroom as requested, including equipment setup and facilitating student presentations.

  • Help students during labs and office hours, and grade programming homework assignments and quizzes.

  • Attend class sessions and track and report the amount of time worked.

Job description

Applicants MUST be current students at DigiPen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.
  • Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
  • Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early.
  • Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.
Job Title: Student TA - CS-180 Operating Systems (Hall), F26
Reports to: Ethan Hall
Class Times:
Monday & Wednesday - 9:00 to 10:20 a.m.
Essential Functions
A Teaching Assistant (TA) is expected to assist the instructor in the classroom as requested by the instructor. Responsibilities may include equipment setup and/or operation (e.g., running slide decks during lectures), facilitating student presentations, answering student questions during labs, pre-grading assessments, submitting attendance sheets, etc. TAs are expected to assist with grading outside the classroom, meet regularly with the instructor, and may be required to meet with students outside class to answer questions as needed. Other duties as assigned by the instructor.
TAs will meet weekly with the instructor for performance feedback and duty modification and will receive a full evaluation once per semester.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Attend a majority of one of the class periods
  • Assisting students in labs and during published office hours
  • Grading programming homework assignments and quizzes.
  • Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked

Experience
  • C/C++ programming language

Expected dates of employment: August 31 - December 2, 2026
Expected number of hours per week: 3
*** Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class. ***
Wage Range:
$17.13 - $18.25 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen
Requirements to Apply:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Current Semester Academic Schedule

Working Conditions:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.
DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements:
  • Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
  • Good Academic Standing - not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Have taken and passed CS-180 with a B or better

Requirement Exceptions:
It is possible to still be selected for a position with DigiPen if you do not meet the requirements above, so don't let that dissuade you from applying!
Once you have applied for - and the supervisor decides to offer you - a position, we will contact the necessary managers (Supervisor, Department Chair, and/or the Dean of Faculty) to complete and sign off on an Academic Waiver form, depending on which requirements need to be waived. Once the Waiver is returned to us, we'll continue you through the hiring process.
Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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