Entry Level Wireline Operator

Entry Level Wireline Operator Salary

$27K

$42K

$63.5K

$43,274

/year

$20.80

/hour

Entry Level Wireline Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$43,274

Columbus

Ohio

$41,798

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    How much does an Entry Level Wireline Operator make?

    As of Jul 31, 2026, the average annual pay for an Entry Level Wireline Operator in the United States is $43,274 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.80 an hour. This is the equivalent of $832/week or $3,606/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $63,500 and as low as $27,000, the majority of Entry Level Wireline Operator salaries currently range between $35,000 (25th percentile) to $46,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $58,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Entry Level Wireline Operator varies greatly (by as much as 11500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Entry Level Wireline Operator in your area makes on average $41,798 per year, or $1,476 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $43,274. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Entry Level Wireline Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Entry Level Wireline 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 Entry Level Wireline Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Entry Level Wireline Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Bakersfield, CA, , with Ketchikan, AK, and Pennington County, SD, close behind in the second and third positions. Pennington County, SD, beats the national average by $11,738 (27.1%), and Bakersfield, CA, furthers that trend with another $12,597 (29.1%) above the $43,274 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Entry Level Wireline Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Bakersfield, CA, and Livermore, 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 an Entry Level Wireline Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Bakersfield, CA

    $55,871

    $26.86

    Ketchikan, AK

    $55,112

    $26.50

    Pennington County, SD

    $55,012

    $26.45

    Beverly, MA

    $53,997

    $25.96

    Berkeley, CA

    $52,986

    $25.47

    Sitka, AK

    $52,131

    $25.06

    Pittsburg, CA

    $51,110

    $24.57

    San Francisco, CA

    $50,984

    $24.51

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $50,789

    $24.42

    Livermore, CA

    $50,760

    $24.40

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level Wireline Operator Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Entry Level Wireline Operator category.

    For example Java Team Lead jobs pay as much as $125,475 (290.0%) more than the average Entry Level Wireline Operator salary of $43,274. If you're qualified, finding work as an Java Team Lead may help you make more money than that of the average Entry Level Wireline Operator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Java Team Lead

    $168,749

    $81.13

    Halliburton Energy Services

    $67,310

    $32.36

    Shoe Sensation

    $54,099

    $26.01

    Global Lead

    $53,524

    $25.73

    Halliburton Entry Level

    $48,812

    $23.47

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    Infographic detailing Entry Level Wireline Operator salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $43,274 per year or $20.80 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.