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Bucket operator salary
Average bucket operator salary
$41,288
$19.85 hourly rate
Entry-level bucket operator salary
$32,000 yearly salaryUpdated December 15, 2025
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Average bucket operator salary by state
Highest paying states for bucket operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $48,841 | $23.48 |
| 2 | Indiana | $44,876 | $21.57 |
| 3 | Missouri | $49,365 | $23.73 |
| 4 | Montana | $43,670 | $21.00 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $43,579 | $20.95 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $44,131 | $21.22 |
| 7 | Utah | $42,102 | $20.24 |
| 8 | Mississippi | $42,516 | $20.44 |
| 9 | Nevada | $44,769 | $21.52 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $44,061 | $21.18 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $45,177 | $21.72 |
| 12 | Washington | $47,022 | $22.61 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $44,622 | $21.45 |
| 14 | Colorado | $44,470 | $21.38 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $41,260 | $19.84 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $41,306 | $19.86 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $42,891 | $20.62 |
| 18 | Alaska | $40,906 | $19.67 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $42,048 | $20.22 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $40,750 | $19.59 |
| 21 | Iowa | $38,896 | $18.70 |
| 22 | Vermont | $41,475 | $19.94 |
| 23 | Maryland | $45,008 | $21.64 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $39,976 | $19.22 |
| 25 | Oregon | $41,803 | $20.10 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $40,983 | $19.70 |
| 27 | Illinois | $42,417 | $20.39 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $38,413 | $18.47 |
| 29 | New York | $43,153 | $20.75 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $39,629 | $19.05 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $38,328 | $18.43 |
| 32 | Idaho | $38,838 | $18.67 |
| 33 | Maine | $39,151 | $18.82 |
| 34 | Arizona | $41,293 | $19.85 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $39,956 | $19.21 |
| 36 | New Jersey | $38,976 | $18.74 |
| 37 | Kansas | $39,115 | $18.81 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $38,359 | $18.44 |
| 39 | Texas | $38,343 | $18.43 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $36,485 | $17.54 |
| 41 | California | $42,645 | $20.50 |
| 42 | Georgia | $37,142 | $17.86 |
| 43 | Florida | $37,366 | $17.96 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $37,054 | $17.81 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $36,695 | $17.64 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $35,096 | $16.87 |
| 47 | Delaware | $37,625 | $18.09 |
| 48 | Michigan | $33,638 | $16.17 |
| 49 | Alabama | $30,355 | $14.59 |
| 50 | Virginia | $32,639 | $15.69 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $32,166 | $15.46 |
Bucket operator salary details
A bucket operator's salary ranges from $32,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a bucket operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| Average | $41,288 | $3,441 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
Highest paying bucket operator jobs
The highest paying types of bucket operators are tree trimmer, multi-skilled operator, and operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Worker | $31,850 | $2,654 | $15.31 | 73,161 |
| Production Employee | $32,872 | $2,739 | $15.80 | 75,730 |
| Production Worker | $30,847 | $2,571 | $14.83 | 136,584 |
| Grounds Person | $33,955 | $2,830 | $16.32 | 37,122 |
| Production Line Operator | $33,261 | $2,772 | $15.99 | 155,014 |
| Finisher Operator | $35,406 | $2,951 | $17.02 | 77,850 |
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Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Bucket operator salary trends
The average bucket operator salary has risen by $6,173 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average bucket operator earned $35,115 annually, but today, they earn $41,288 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for bucket operators over the last decade.
Compare bucket operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average bucket operator salary over time
Compare bucket operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Bucket operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,300 | $19.85 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $39,200 | $18.83 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | $39,600 | $19.06 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $38,000 | $18.25 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $37,800 | $18.18 | +2.9% |
Recently added bucket operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast Facilities, Inc.-Broward Service Center | Arborist/Climber/Bucket Operator | Pembroke Park, FL | 06/29/2025 | $37,566 |
| The Contractor Consultants | Bucket Operator | Fredericksburg, VA | 05/29/2025 | $41,740 |
| East Coast Facilities, Inc.-Broward Service Center | Arborist/Climber/Bucket Operator | Pembroke Park, FL | 05/27/2025 | $37,566 |
| East Coast Facilities, Inc.-Broward Service Center | Arborist/Climber/Bucket Operator | Pembroke Park, FL | 04/28/2025 | $37,566 |
| East Coast Facilities, Inc.-Broward Service Center | Arborist/Climber/Bucket Operator | Pembroke Park, FL | 03/28/2025 | $37,566 |
| Lucas Tree | Bucket Operator-West | Boone, NC | 02/19/2025 | $41,740 |
| Asplundh Tree Expert Co | Bucket Operator-Union (Driver License Required)-ATE | Kane, PA | 02/18/2025 | $74,151 |
| East Coast Computer Inc. | Arborist/Climber/Bucket Operator | Pembroke Park, FL | 02/18/2025 | $37,566 |
| Nelson Tree Service, Inc. | Bucket Operator-Union (CDL Required) | Union, NY | 02/18/2025 | $58,019 |
| East Coast Facilities, Inc.-Broward Service Center | Arborist/Climber/Bucket Operator | Pembroke Park, FL | 02/18/2025 | $37,566 |
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Updated December 15, 2025