What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Plastic Processing Operator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Plastic Processing Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK (20.5% above average), followed by Mojave, CA and Santa Clara, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Sitka, AK $52,987 $4,415 $1,018 $25.47 Mojave, CA $52,955 $4,412 $1,018 $25.46 Santa Clara, CA $51,945 $4,328 $998 $24.97 Milpitas, CA $51,258 $4,271 $985 $24.64 Long Beach, CA $50,421 $4,201 $969 $24.24 Kent, WA $50,338 $4,194 $968 $24.20 Anacostia, DC $50,268 $4,189 $966 $24.17 80429, CO $50,135 $4,177 $964 $24.10 Milton, VT $50,062 $4,171 $962 $24.07 Southeast, DC $50,053 $4,171 $962 $24.06

Plastic Processing Operator

Plastic Processing Operator Salary

Q: How much does a Plastic Processing Operator make?

The average annual pay for a plastic processing operator in the United States is $43,984 a year — that works out to approximately $21.15 an hour. The middle 80% of Plastic Processing Operators earn between $34,500 (10th percentile) and $55,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

$29.5K

$42K

$64K

$43,984

/year

$21.15

/hour

Plastic Processing Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$43,984

Columbus

Ohio

$42,484

Do you get a good deal as a Plastic Processing Operator?

Take The Breakroom Quiz to find out if your job offers fair pay and conditions. The 3-minute quiz lets you compare your pay, hours, benefits, and more.

Take The Breakroom Quiz

How much does a Plastic Processing Operator make?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Plastic Processing Operator in the United States is $43,984 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.15 an hour. This is the equivalent of $845/week or $3,665/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $64,000 and as low as $29,500, the majority of Plastic Processing Operator salaries currently range between $38,000 (25th percentile) to $48,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $55,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Plastic Processing Operator varies greatly (by as much as 10000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Plastic Processing Operator in your area makes on average $42,484 per year, or $1,500 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $43,984. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Plastic Processing Operator salaries.

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

Find your next high paying job as a Plastic Processing Operator on ZipRecruiter today.

What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Plastic Processing Operator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Plastic Processing Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK, , with Mojave, CA, and Santa Clara, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, CA, beats the national average by $7,961 (18.1%), and Sitka, AK, furthers that trend with another $9,003 (20.5%) above the $43,984 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Plastic Processing 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 Sitka, AK, and Southeast, DC, , 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 Plastic Processing Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Sitka, AK	$52,987	$4,415	$1,018	$25.47
Mojave, CA	$52,955	$4,412	$1,018	$25.46
Santa Clara, CA	$51,945	$4,328	$998	$24.97
Milpitas, CA	$51,258	$4,271	$985	$24.64
Long Beach, CA	$50,421	$4,201	$969	$24.24
Kent, WA	$50,338	$4,194	$968	$24.20
Anacostia, DC	$50,268	$4,189	$966	$24.17
80429, CO	$50,135	$4,177	$964	$24.10
Milton, VT	$50,062	$4,171	$962	$24.07
Southeast, DC	$50,053	$4,171	$962	$24.06

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Plastic Processing Operator Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Plastic Processing Operator job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Plastic Processing Operator jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage

About Our Data

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

Infographic detailing Plastic Processing Operator salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $43,984 per year or $21.15 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

All Salaries Plastic Processing Operator Salary