Canning Line Operator

Canning Line Operator Salary

$24.5K

$36.5K

$47.5K

$37,697

/year

$18.12

/hour

Canning Line Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$37,697

Columbus

Ohio

$36,411

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    How much does a Canning Line Operator make?

    As of Aug 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Canning Line Operator in the United States is $37,697 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.12 an hour. This is the equivalent of $724/week or $3,141/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $47,500 and as low as $24,500, the majority of Canning Line Operator salaries currently range between $33,500 (25th percentile) to $41,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $44,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Canning Line Operator varies greatly (by as much as 7500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Canning Line Operator in your area makes on average $36,411 per year, or $1,286 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $37,697. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Canning Line Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Canning Line Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Canning Line Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Canning Line Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Pennington County, SD, close behind in the second and third positions. Pennington County, SD, beats the national average by $7,942 (21.1%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $9,066 (24.0%) above the $37,697 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Canning Line Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Sunnyvale, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Canning Line Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $46,763

    $22.48

    Berkeley, CA

    $46,158

    $22.19

    Pennington County, SD

    $45,639

    $21.94

    Sitka, AK

    $45,413

    $21.83

    Holdrege, NE

    $45,156

    $21.71

    San Bruno, CA

    $45,036

    $21.65

    Geneva, IN

    $44,717

    $21.50

    San Francisco, CA

    $44,413

    $21.35

    Santa Clara, CA

    $44,273

    $21.29

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $44,243

    $21.27

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Canning Line Operator Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Canning Line Operator category.

    For example Night Shift Data Entry Operator jobs pay as much as $5,557 (14.7%) more than the average Canning Line Operator salary of $37,697. If you're qualified, finding work as a Night Shift Data Entry Operator may help you make more money than that of the average Canning Line Operator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Night Shift Data Entry Operator

    $43,254

    $20.80

    Packaging Machine Operator

    $41,564

    $19.98

    The Keg

    $41,534

    $19.97

    Packaging Technologist

    $39,198

    $18.85

    Flexible Packaging

    $35,259

    $16.95

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    Infographic detailing Canning Line Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $37,697 per year or $18.12 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.