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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Slickline Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Honolulu County, HI (23.8% above average), followed by Sitka, AK and Holdrege, NE. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Honolulu County, HI $51,663 $4,305 $993 $24.84 Sitka, AK $50,281 $4,190 $966 $24.17 Holdrege, NE $49,997 $4,166 $961 $24.04 Wyoming, WY $49,778 $4,148 $957 $23.93 Menlo Park, CA $49,184 $4,098 $945 $23.65 San Francisco, CA $49,175 $4,097 $945 $23.64 Modesto, CA $49,048 $4,087 $943 $23.58 Santa Clara, CA $49,019 $4,084 $942 $23.57 Red Dog Mine, AK $48,991 $4,082 $942 $23.55 Red Dog, AK $48,991 $4,082 $942 $23.55

Slickline Operator

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Q: How much does a Slickline Operator make?

The average annual pay for a slickline operator in the United States is $41,738 a year — that works out to approximately $20.07 an hour. The middle 80% of Slickline Operators earn between $32,000 (10th percentile) and $56,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 3 Best Paying Related Slickline Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Slickline Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Slickline at $10,377 (24.9%) above Slickline Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Slickline $52,115 $4,342 $1,002 $25.06 Assistant Machinist $48,200 $4,016 $926 $23.17 Junior Visual Merchandiser $44,900 $3,741 $863 $21.59

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Slickline Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$41,738

Columbus

Ohio

$40,315

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How much does a Slickline Operator make?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average annual pay for a Slickline Operator in the United States is $41,738 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.07 an hour. This is the equivalent of $802/week or $3,478/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $61,000 and as low as $22,500, the majority of Slickline Operator salaries currently range between $35,000 (25th percentile) to $46,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $56,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Slickline Operator varies greatly (by as much as 11000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Slickline Operator in your area makes on average $40,315 per year, or $1,423 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $41,738. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Slickline Operator salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Slickline Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Honolulu County, HI, , with Sitka, AK, and Holdrege, NE, close behind in the second and third positions. Holdrege, NE, beats the national average by $8,259 (19.8%), and Honolulu County, HI, furthers that trend with another $9,925 (23.8%) above the $41,738 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Slickline 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 Honolulu County, HI, and Red Dog, AK, , 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 Slickline Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Honolulu County, HI	$51,663	$4,305	$993	$24.84
Sitka, AK	$50,281	$4,190	$966	$24.17
Holdrege, NE	$49,997	$4,166	$961	$24.04
Wyoming, WY	$49,778	$4,148	$957	$23.93
Menlo Park, CA	$49,184	$4,098	$945	$23.65
San Francisco, CA	$49,175	$4,097	$945	$23.64
Modesto, CA	$49,048	$4,087	$943	$23.58
Santa Clara, CA	$49,019	$4,084	$942	$23.57
Red Dog Mine, AK	$48,991	$4,082	$942	$23.55
Red Dog, AK	$48,991	$4,082	$942	$23.55

What are Top 3 Best Paying Related Slickline Operator Jobs in the U.S.

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

For example Slickline jobs pay as much as $10,377 (24.9%) more than the average Slickline Operator salary of $41,738. If you're qualified, finding work as a Slickline may help you make more money than that of the average Slickline Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Slickline	$52,115	$4,342	$1,002	$25.06
Assistant Machinist	$48,200	$4,016	$926	$23.17
Junior Visual Merchandiser	$44,900	$3,741	$863	$21.59

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Infographic detailing Slickline Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $41,738 per year or $20.07 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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