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Cage operator salary
Average cage operator salary
$35,991
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Average cage operator salary by state
Highest paying states for cage operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $41,891 | $20.14 |
| 2 | Iowa | $41,356 | $19.88 |
| 3 | Oregon | $44,243 | $21.27 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $42,002 | $20.19 |
| 5 | Arizona | $42,283 | $20.33 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $42,327 | $20.35 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $41,525 | $19.96 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | $40,596 | $19.52 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $42,126 | $20.25 |
| 10 | Alaska | $41,963 | $20.17 |
| 11 | Michigan | $41,982 | $20.18 |
| 12 | New York | $42,055 | $20.22 |
| 13 | Texas | $40,796 | $19.61 |
| 14 | Tennessee | $40,351 | $19.40 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $40,396 | $19.42 |
| 16 | Illinois | $41,487 | $19.95 |
| 17 | Virginia | $40,990 | $19.71 |
| 18 | Alabama | $40,178 | $19.32 |
| 19 | Kansas | $40,906 | $19.67 |
| 20 | Georgia | $40,108 | $19.28 |
| 21 | Florida | $40,014 | $19.24 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $40,404 | $19.43 |
| 23 | Nevada | $38,073 | $18.30 |
| 24 | Indiana | $36,401 | $17.50 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $36,263 | $17.43 |
| 26 | Montana | $38,155 | $18.34 |
| 27 | Ohio | $36,648 | $17.62 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $37,033 | $17.80 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $37,032 | $17.80 |
| 30 | Utah | $37,625 | $18.09 |
| 31 | Maryland | $36,715 | $17.65 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $38,036 | $18.29 |
| 33 | Massachusetts | $37,139 | $17.86 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $36,395 | $17.50 |
| 35 | Idaho | $38,359 | $18.44 |
| 36 | District of Columbia | $36,590 | $17.59 |
| 37 | Washington | $39,175 | $18.83 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $37,032 | $17.80 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $35,678 | $17.15 |
| 40 | Maine | $37,101 | $17.84 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $35,913 | $17.27 |
| 42 | Colorado | $36,698 | $17.64 |
| 43 | Delaware | $36,892 | $17.74 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $35,527 | $17.08 |
| 45 | California | $38,482 | $18.50 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $37,189 | $17.88 |
| 47 | Missouri | $36,038 | $17.33 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $35,930 | $17.27 |
| 49 | Vermont | $37,372 | $17.97 |
| 50 | Connecticut | $37,053 | $17.81 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $35,419 | $17.03 |
Cage operator salary details
A cage operator's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $46,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a cage operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| Average | $35,991 | $2,999 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying cage operator jobs
The highest paying types of cage operators are marine railway operator, winch driver, and operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Operator/Forklift Operator | $32,452 | $2,704 | $15.60 | 120,073 |
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
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Cage operator salary trends
The average cage operator salary has risen by $12,100 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average cage operator earned $23,891 annually, but today, they earn $35,991 a year. That works out to a 47% change in pay for cage operators over the last decade.
Compare cage operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average cage operator salary over time
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Cage operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,000 | $17.30 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | $34,300 | $16.50 | +23.8% |
| 2023 | $26,100 | $12.57 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $24,800 | $11.94 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $24,400 | $11.75 | +0.7% |
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