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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Wireline Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Pennington County, SD (27.1% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Kentville, NS. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Pennington County, SD $55,012 $4,584 $1,057 $26.45 Berkeley, CA $52,986 $4,415 $1,018 $25.47 Kentville, NS $52,595 $4,382 $1,011 $25.29 Whitehorse, YT $52,260 $4,355 $1,005 $25.12 Carcross, YT $52,230 $4,352 $1,004 $25.11 Sitka, AK $52,131 $4,344 $1,002 $25.06 Haines Junction, YT $52,051 $4,337 $1,000 $25.02 North Cowichan, BC $51,898 $4,324 $998 $24.95 Duncan, BC $51,698 $4,308 $994 $24.85 Victoria, BC $51,386 $4,282 $988 $24.70

Wireline Operator

Wireline Operator Salary

Q: How much does a Wireline Operator make?

The average annual pay for a wireline operator in the United States is $43,274 a year — that works out to approximately $20.80 an hour. The middle 80% of Wireline Operators earn between $32,000 (10th percentile) and $58,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Wireline Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Wireline Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Drug Plastics at $91,186 (210.7%) above Wireline Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Drug Plastics $134,460 $11,205 $2,585 $64.64 Earthmoving $110,274 $9,189 $2,120 $53.02 Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician $52,387 $4,365 $1,007 $25.19 It Operator $48,660 $4,055 $935 $23.39 Underground Utilities $38,319 $3,193 $736 $18.42

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Wireline Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$43,274

Columbus

Ohio

$41,798

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How much does a Wireline Operator make?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average annual pay for a Wireline Operator in the United States is $43,274 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.80 an hour. This is the equivalent of $832/week or $3,606/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $63,500 and as low as $27,000, the majority of Wireline Operator salaries currently range between $35,000 (25th percentile) to $46,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $58,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Wireline Operator varies greatly (by as much as 11500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Wireline Operator in your area makes on average $41,798 per year, or $1,476 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $43,274. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Wireline Operator salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Wireline Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Pennington County, SD, , with Berkeley, CA, and Kentville, NS, close behind in the second and third positions. Kentville, NS, beats the national average by $9,321 (21.5%), and Pennington County, SD, furthers that trend with another $11,738 (27.1%) above the $43,274 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Pennington County, SD, and Victoria, 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 Wireline Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Pennington County, SD	$55,012	$4,584	$1,057	$26.45
Berkeley, CA	$52,986	$4,415	$1,018	$25.47
Kentville, NS	$52,595	$4,382	$1,011	$25.29
Whitehorse, YT	$52,260	$4,355	$1,005	$25.12
Carcross, YT	$52,230	$4,352	$1,004	$25.11
Sitka, AK	$52,131	$4,344	$1,002	$25.06
Haines Junction, YT	$52,051	$4,337	$1,000	$25.02
North Cowichan, BC	$51,898	$4,324	$998	$24.95
Duncan, BC	$51,698	$4,308	$994	$24.85
Victoria, BC	$51,386	$4,282	$988	$24.70

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

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

For example Drug Plastics jobs pay as much as $91,186 (210.7%) more than the average Wireline Operator salary of $43,274. If you're qualified, finding work as a Drug Plastics may help you make more money than that of the average Wireline Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Drug Plastics	$134,460	$11,205	$2,585	$64.64
Earthmoving	$110,274	$9,189	$2,120	$53.02
Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician	$52,387	$4,365	$1,007	$25.19
It Operator	$48,660	$4,055	$935	$23.39
Underground Utilities	$38,319	$3,193	$736	$18.42

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Infographic detailing Wireline Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $43,274 per year or $20.80 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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