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10 of the Most Popular Types of Process Operator Jobs in 2026

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Becoming a process operator usually involves hands-on experience in a plant or facility working at lower-level positions and learning the trade. Prospective process operators can receive a process technology associate of applied science degree which will prepare them for the job and may make them a more attractive candidate to employers. However, many process operators work in manufacturing and other industrial facilities as line workers, shift managers, and maintenance personnel before being promoted to the position of process operator.

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Top Types Of Process Operator Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Process Operator positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Chemical Plant Process Operator

    Salary range: $40,000 - $48,000

    Chemical Plant Process Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Chemical Plant Process Operator jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $48,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Chemical Plant Process Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Ethanol Plant Manager

    Salary range: $91,000 - $140,500

    Ethanol Plant Manager is a typical job search query Most salaries for Ethanol Plant Manager jobs pay between $91,000 (25th percentile) and $140,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Ethanol Plant Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Satellite Operator

    Salary range: $45,000 - $86,500

    Satellite Operator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Satellite Operator jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $86,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Satellite Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Europe Film Production

    Salary range: $33,500 - $40,500

    Europe Film Production is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Europe Film Production jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $40,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Europe Film Production job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Dairy Processing Operator

    Salary range: $38,000 - $48,000

    Dairy Processing Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Dairy Processing Operator jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $48,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Dairy Processing Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Extraction Operator

    Salary range: $46,000 - $67,000

    Extraction Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Extraction Operator jobs pay between $46,000 (25th percentile) and $67,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Extraction Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Bender Operator

    Salary range: $37,500 - $45,500

    Bender Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Bender Operator jobs pay between $37,500 (25th percentile) and $45,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Bender Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Electroplating Operator

    Salary range: $36,500 - $43,000

    Electroplating Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Electroplating Operator jobs pay between $36,500 (25th percentile) and $43,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Electroplating Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Proof Operator

    Salary range: $25,500 - $38,500

    A proof operator is a person who works for a bank and is responsible for reviewing transactions for accuracy. Their job duties include reviewing deposit slips, processing checks, and handling withdraw slips. This process is typically handled by automatic proof machines that are used to encode banking transactions and is designed to ensure that funds are deposited in or withdrawn from the appropriate accounts. Qualifications for a career as a proof operator include a high school diploma or equivalent certification.

  • Injection Molding Consultant

    Salary range: $34,500 - $43,000

    Injection Molding Consultant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Injection Molding Consultant jobs pay between $34,500 (25th percentile) and $43,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Injection Molding Consultant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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