Origin Salary

$27.5K

$32.5K

$42K

$33,610

/year

$16.16

/hour

Origin Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$33,610

Columbus

Ohio

$32,464

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    How much does an Origin make?

    As of Aug 2, 2026, the average annual pay for an Origin in the United States is $33,610 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $16.16 an hour. This is the equivalent of $646/week or $2,800/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $42,000 and as low as $27,500, the majority of Origin salaries currently range between $31,000 (25th percentile) to $33,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $35,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Origin varies little (about 2500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    An Origin in your area makes on average $32,464 per year, or $1,146 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $33,610. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Origin salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as an Origin on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Origin Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Origin job is above the national average. Topping the list is Carcross, YT, , with Haines Junction, YT, and North Cowichan, BC, close behind in the second and third positions. North Cowichan, BC, beats the national average by $40,428 (120.3%), and Carcross, YT, furthers that trend with another $40,901 (121.7%) above the $33,610 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Carcross, YT, and Chilliwack, 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 an Origin role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Carcross, YT

    $74,511

    $35.82

    Haines Junction, YT

    $74,256

    $35.70

    North Cowichan, BC

    $74,038

    $35.60

    Oak Bay, BC

    $73,619

    $35.39

    Alberton, PE

    $72,623

    $34.91

    Courtenay, BC

    $72,428

    $34.82

    Kelowna, BC

    $71,800

    $34.52

    West Kelowna, BC

    $71,787

    $34.51

    Dauphin, MB

    $70,988

    $34.13

    Chilliwack, BC

    $70,986

    $34.13

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

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

    For example Food Chemist jobs pay as much as $30,856 (91.8%) more than the average Origin salary of $33,610. If you're qualified, finding work as an Food Chemist may help you make more money than that of the average Origin position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Food Chemist

    $64,466

    $30.99

    After Hours Coordinator

    $57,869

    $27.82

    Cage Manager

    $53,950

    $25.94

    Supply Chain Assistant

    $52,310

    $25.15

    Phd Philosophy

    $31,520

    $15.15

    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Origin salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $33,610 per year or $16.16 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.