Label Operator

Label Operator Salary

$11K

$28K

$27,000

/year

$12.98

/hour

Label Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$27,000

Columbus

Ohio

$26,079

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    How much does a Label Operator make?

    As of Jun 13, 2026, the average annual pay for a Label Operator in the United States is $27,000 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $12.98 an hour. This is the equivalent of $519/week or $2,250/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $28,000 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Label Operator salaries currently range between $27,000 (25th percentile) to $27,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $27,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Label Operator varies little (about 0), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Label Operator in your area makes on average $26,079 per year, or $921 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $27,000. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Label Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Label 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 Label Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Label Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Bremerton, WA, , with Pennington County, SD, and Glenwood Springs, CO, close behind in the second and third positions. Glenwood Springs, CO, beats the national average by $13,102 (48.5%), and Bremerton, WA, furthers that trend with another $15,210 (56.3%) above the $27,000 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 17% between Bremerton, WA, and Duncan, BC, , 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 Label Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Bremerton, WA

    $42,210

    $20.29

    Pennington County, SD

    $41,575

    $19.99

    Glenwood Springs, CO

    $40,102

    $19.28

    Midland, MI

    $38,158

    $18.35

    Kernville, CA

    $37,875

    $18.21

    Spearfish, SD

    $37,336

    $17.95

    Kentville, NS

    $35,879

    $17.25

    Haines Junction, YT

    $35,508

    $17.07

    North Cowichan, BC

    $35,404

    $17.02

    Duncan, BC

    $35,268

    $16.96

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

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

    For example Pump Truck Operator jobs pay as much as $25,091 (92.9%) more than the average Label Operator salary of $27,000. If you're qualified, finding work as a Pump Truck Operator may help you make more money than that of the average Label Operator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Pump Truck Operator

    $52,091

    $25.04

    Control Operator

    $51,245

    $24.64

    55 Hr

    $44,245

    $21.27

    Hospital Data Entry Operator

    $43,254

    $20.80

    Printing Operator

    $39,213

    $18.85

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Label Operator salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $27,000 per year or $12.98 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.