Best states for a forming roll operator

Q: What is the best state for forming roll operators?

The best state to be a forming roll operator is Alaska based on forming roll operator salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for forming roll operators?

The highest paying state for forming roll operators is North Carolina based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for forming roll operators?

The worst state for forming roll operators is Vermont, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to forming roll operator jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. In fact, our research shows that Alaska is the best state for forming roll operators in America. The best city in America for forming roll operators with the highest pay is Wheat Ridge, CO.

To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for forming roll operators.If you are currently seeking employment as a forming roll operator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

10 best states for forming roll operators in 2026

1. Alaska
Total forming roll operator jobs: 95
Average annual salary: $45,245
Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $50,000
Location Quotient:
1.89
Forming roll operator jobs in Alaska
2. Ohio
Total forming roll operator jobs: 931
Average annual salary: $39,725
Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $48,000
Location Quotient:
1.51
Forming roll operator jobs in Ohio
3. Hawaii
Total forming roll operator jobs: 82
Average annual salary: $47,809
Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $55,000
Location Quotient:
1.62
Forming roll operator jobs in Hawaii
4. Nebraska
Total forming roll operator jobs: 154
Average annual salary: $39,241
Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000
Location Quotient:
1.15
Forming roll operator jobs in Nebraska
5. North Dakota
Total forming roll operator jobs: 31
Average annual salary: $41,593
Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $48,000
Location Quotient:
0.55
Forming roll operator jobs in North Dakota
6. Arkansas
Total forming roll operator jobs: 135
Average annual salary: $38,828
Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000
Location Quotient:
0.85
Forming roll operator jobs in Arkansas
7. Indiana
Total forming roll operator jobs: 609
Average annual salary: $36,266
Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000
Location Quotient:
1.54
Forming roll operator jobs in Indiana
8. Arizona
Total forming roll operator jobs: 240
Average annual salary: $39,581
Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $48,000
Location Quotient:
0.68
Forming roll operator jobs in Arizona
9. Maryland
Total forming roll operator jobs: 838
Average annual salary: $38,780
Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $47,000
Location Quotient:
2.19
Forming roll operator jobs in Maryland
10. Illinois
Total forming roll operator jobs: 754
Average annual salary: $38,147
Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000
Location Quotient:
1.05
Forming roll operator jobs in Illinois

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Detailed list of the best states for a forming roll operator

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Alaska	$45,245	$40,000	739,795	95
2	Ohio	$39,725	$32,000	11,658,609	931
3	Hawaii	$47,809	$41,000	1,427,538	82
4	Nebraska	$39,241	$32,000	1,920,076	154
5	North Dakota	$41,593	$35,000	755,393	31
6	Arkansas	$38,828	$32,000	3,004,279	135
7	Indiana	$36,266	$30,000	6,666,818	609
8	Arizona	$39,581	$31,000	7,016,270	240
9	Maryland	$38,780	$31,000	6,052,177	838
10	Illinois	$38,147	$31,000	12,802,023	754
11	Colorado	$40,525	$33,000	5,607,154	171
12	Utah	$36,233	$30,000	3,101,833	210
13	Iowa	$35,590	$29,000	3,145,711	295
14	Wyoming	$38,345	$32,000	579,315	9
15	Nevada	$37,989	$30,000	2,998,039	70
16	Kentucky	$35,202	$29,000	4,454,189	244
17	South Dakota	$35,814	$30,000	869,666	49
18	Rhode Island	$34,953	$29,000	1,059,639	141
19	District of Columbia	$38,740	$31,000	693,972	108
20	California	$38,914	$31,000	39,536,653	1,234
21	New York	$38,991	$32,000	19,849,399	398
22	Massachusetts	$35,350	$30,000	6,859,819	1,080
23	Minnesota	$35,079	$29,000	5,576,606	592
24	Missouri	$35,262	$29,000	6,113,532	318
25	Oregon	$36,737	$30,000	4,142,776	165
26	Washington	$37,159	$31,000	7,405,743	237
27	Mississippi	$34,400	$28,000	2,984,100	122
28	New Mexico	$36,224	$29,000	2,088,070	17
29	Georgia	$34,430	$28,000	10,429,379	796
30	Wisconsin	$33,482	$27,000	5,795,483	726
31	Tennessee	$33,432	$27,000	6,715,984	490
32	Texas	$34,809	$28,000	28,304,596	857
33	Montana	$36,311	$30,000	1,050,493	17
34	Idaho	$35,485	$29,000	1,716,943	52
35	Kansas	$34,523	$28,000	2,913,123	154
36	Michigan	$33,913	$28,000	9,962,311	438
37	New Jersey	$34,271	$28,000	9,005,644	765
38	Virginia	$35,965	$29,000	8,470,020	294
39	South Carolina	$33,487	$27,000	5,024,369	284
40	Delaware	$34,619	$28,000	961,939	39
41	New Hampshire	$31,556	$27,000	1,342,795	190
42	Connecticut	$33,690	$28,000	3,588,184	188
43	Maine	$33,105	$28,000	1,335,907	72
44	Pennsylvania	$32,119	$26,000	12,805,537	837
45	Louisiana	$33,798	$27,000	4,684,333	90
46	West Virginia	$32,863	$26,000	1,815,857	31
47	Alabama	$31,826	$26,000	4,874,747	217
48	Florida	$33,539	$26,000	20,984,400	614
49	North Carolina	$29,352	$24,000	10,273,419	642
50	Oklahoma	$32,022	$26,000	3,930,864	72
51	Vermont	$30,489	$26,000	623,657	37

Highest paying states for forming roll operators

Rank	State	Avg. Forming Roll Operator Salary
1	Alaska	$45,245
2	Ohio	$39,725
3	Hawaii	$47,809
4	Nebraska	$39,241
5	North Dakota	$41,593
6	Arkansas	$38,828
7	Indiana	$36,266
8	Arizona	$39,581
9	Maryland	$38,780
10	Illinois	$38,147
11	Colorado	$40,525
12	Utah	$36,233
13	Iowa	$35,590
14	Wyoming	$38,345
15	Nevada	$37,989
16	Kentucky	$35,202
17	South Dakota	$35,814
18	Rhode Island	$34,953
19	District of Columbia	$38,740
20	California	$38,914
21	New York	$38,991
22	Massachusetts	$35,350
23	Minnesota	$35,079
24	Missouri	$35,262
25	Oregon	$36,737
26	Washington	$37,159
27	Mississippi	$34,400
28	New Mexico	$36,224
29	Georgia	$34,430
30	Wisconsin	$33,482
31	Tennessee	$33,432
32	Texas	$34,809
33	Montana	$36,311
34	Idaho	$35,485
35	Kansas	$34,523
36	Michigan	$33,913
37	New Jersey	$34,271
38	Virginia	$35,965
39	South Carolina	$33,487
40	Delaware	$34,619
41	New Hampshire	$31,556
42	Connecticut	$33,690
43	Maine	$33,105
44	Pennsylvania	$32,119
45	Louisiana	$33,798
46	West Virginia	$32,863
47	Alabama	$31,826
48	Florida	$33,539
49	North Carolina	$29,352
50	Oklahoma	$32,022
51	Vermont	$30,489

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Total forming roll operator jobs:	95
Average annual salary:	$45,245
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$40,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$50,000
Location Quotient:	1.89

Best states for a forming roll operator

10 best states for forming roll operators in 2026

1. Alaska

2. Ohio

3. Hawaii

4. Nebraska

5. North Dakota

6. Arkansas

7. Indiana

8. Arizona

9. Maryland

10. Illinois