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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Terminal Operator Trainee jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Honolulu County, HI (32.7% above average), followed by Ketchikan, AK and Pennington County, SD. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Honolulu County, HI $57,759 $4,813 $1,110 $27.77 Ketchikan, AK $54,979 $4,581 $1,057 $26.43 Pennington County, SD $54,879 $4,573 $1,055 $26.38 Lewes, DE $54,770 $4,564 $1,053 $26.33 Bethel, CT $53,468 $4,455 $1,028 $25.71 Berkeley, CA $53,300 $4,441 $1,025 $25.62 Kennebunk, ME $52,697 $4,391 $1,013 $25.34 Sitka, AK $52,440 $4,370 $1,008 $25.21 Wyoming, WY $51,916 $4,326 $998 $24.96 Osseo, MN $51,639 $4,303 $993 $24.83

Terminal Operator Trainee

Terminal Operator Trainee Salary

Q: How much does a Terminal Operator Trainee make?

The average annual pay for a terminal operator trainee in the United States is $43,530 a year — that works out to approximately $20.93 an hour. The middle 80% of Terminal Operator Trainees earn between $30,000 (10th percentile) and $59,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Terminal Operator Trainee Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$43,530

Columbus

Ohio

$42,046

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How much does a Terminal Operator Trainee make?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average annual pay for a Terminal Operator Trainee in the United States is $43,530 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.93 an hour. This is the equivalent of $837/week or $3,627/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $63,500 and as low as $25,500, the majority of Terminal Operator Trainee salaries currently range between $33,000 (25th percentile) to $51,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $59,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Terminal Operator Trainee varies greatly (by as much as 18000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Terminal Operator Trainee in your area makes on average $42,046 per year, or $1,484 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $43,530. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Terminal Operator Trainee salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Terminal Operator Trainee 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 Terminal Operator Trainee Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Terminal Operator Trainee job is above the national average. Topping the list is Honolulu County, HI, , with Ketchikan, AK, and Pennington County, SD, close behind in the second and third positions. Pennington County, SD, beats the national average by $11,349 (26.1%), and Honolulu County, HI, furthers that trend with another $14,229 (32.7%) above the $43,530 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 11% between Honolulu County, HI, and Osseo, MN, , 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 Terminal Operator Trainee role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Honolulu County, HI	$57,759	$4,813	$1,110	$27.77
Ketchikan, AK	$54,979	$4,581	$1,057	$26.43
Pennington County, SD	$54,879	$4,573	$1,055	$26.38
Lewes, DE	$54,770	$4,564	$1,053	$26.33
Bethel, CT	$53,468	$4,455	$1,028	$25.71
Berkeley, CA	$53,300	$4,441	$1,025	$25.62
Kennebunk, ME	$52,697	$4,391	$1,013	$25.34
Sitka, AK	$52,440	$4,370	$1,008	$25.21
Wyoming, WY	$51,916	$4,326	$998	$24.96
Osseo, MN	$51,639	$4,303	$993	$24.83

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Terminal Operator Trainee Jobs in the U.S.

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