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Best states for a front end loader operator
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for front end loader operators in the United States. Front end loader operator positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for front end loader operators.As front end loader operators are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for front end loader operators. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a front end loader operator, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
Alaska is the best state for jobs for front end loader operators, and Alabama is the worst. The most common pay in Alaska is $47,058, while the median pay in Alabama is $27,667.If you are currently seeking employment as a front end loader operator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for front end loader operators in 2025
1. Alaska
Total front end loader operator jobs: 140 Average annual salary: $47,058 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Location Quotient: 1.54
2. Rhode Island
Total front end loader operator jobs: 222 Average annual salary: $38,922 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Location Quotient: 1.68
3. North Dakota
Total front end loader operator jobs: 91 Average annual salary: $43,328 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
4. Massachusetts
Total front end loader operator jobs: 1,628 Average annual salary: $39,705 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Location Quotient: 1.63
5. Colorado
Total front end loader operator jobs: 615 Average annual salary: $42,440 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
6. Wyoming
Total front end loader operator jobs: 62 Average annual salary: $39,764 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
7. Montana
Total front end loader operator jobs: 229 Average annual salary: $37,722 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Location Quotient: 1.82
8. Iowa
Total front end loader operator jobs: 406 Average annual salary: $38,410 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
9. Nebraska
Total front end loader operator jobs: 199 Average annual salary: $39,966 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Location Quotient: 0.82
10. Idaho
Total front end loader operator jobs: 160 Average annual salary: $39,493 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
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Detailed list of the best states for a front end loader operator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $47,058 | $41,000 | 739,795 | 140 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $38,922 | $29,000 | 1,059,639 | 222 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $43,328 | $34,000 | 755,393 | 91 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $39,705 | $29,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,628 |
| 5 | Colorado | $42,440 | $33,000 | 5,607,154 | 615 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $39,764 | $31,000 | 579,315 | 62 |
| 7 | Montana | $37,722 | $29,000 | 1,050,493 | 229 |
| 8 | Iowa | $38,410 | $29,000 | 3,145,711 | 406 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $39,966 | $31,000 | 1,920,076 | 199 |
| 10 | Idaho | $39,493 | $31,000 | 1,716,943 | 160 |
| 11 | Maine | $37,442 | $29,000 | 1,335,907 | 151 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $39,316 | $31,000 | 1,427,538 | 149 |
| 13 | Nevada | $38,231 | $28,000 | 2,998,039 | 218 |
| 14 | Utah | $37,017 | $28,000 | 3,101,833 | 386 |
| 15 | California | $41,185 | $30,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,945 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $37,907 | $29,000 | 5,795,483 | 512 |
| 17 | Oregon | $39,795 | $31,000 | 4,142,776 | 334 |
| 18 | New York | $41,638 | $30,000 | 19,849,399 | 959 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $38,572 | $30,000 | 5,576,606 | 558 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $38,251 | $29,000 | 869,666 | 53 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $36,119 | $26,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,283 |
| 22 | Virginia | $38,490 | $28,000 | 8,470,020 | 809 |
| 23 | Ohio | $33,638 | $25,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,189 |
| 24 | Indiana | $32,934 | $25,000 | 6,666,818 | 779 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $35,682 | $27,000 | 1,342,795 | 171 |
| 26 | Arizona | $35,031 | $26,000 | 7,016,270 | 614 |
| 27 | Kansas | $33,338 | $25,000 | 2,913,123 | 336 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $37,270 | $27,000 | 693,972 | 176 |
| 29 | Maryland | $37,794 | $27,000 | 6,052,177 | 519 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $36,844 | $27,000 | 3,588,184 | 250 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $30,568 | $23,000 | 4,454,189 | 505 |
| 32 | Washington | $36,516 | $29,000 | 7,405,743 | 555 |
| 33 | Illinois | $34,261 | $26,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,118 |
| 34 | Vermont | $34,518 | $26,000 | 623,657 | 67 |
| 35 | Delaware | $34,563 | $25,000 | 961,939 | 113 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $30,812 | $22,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,363 |
| 37 | Michigan | $32,955 | $25,000 | 9,962,311 | 633 |
| 38 | Florida | $31,137 | $23,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,000 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $33,776 | $25,000 | 2,088,070 | 159 |
| 40 | Missouri | $32,282 | $24,000 | 6,113,532 | 629 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $30,135 | $22,000 | 5,024,369 | 583 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $29,716 | $22,000 | 3,004,279 | 314 |
| 43 | Texas | $31,513 | $23,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,183 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $31,322 | $23,000 | 1,815,857 | 130 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $29,461 | $22,000 | 3,930,864 | 357 |
| 46 | Georgia | $29,036 | $22,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,312 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $29,893 | $22,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,029 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $29,187 | $21,000 | 4,684,333 | 382 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $27,992 | $21,000 | 2,984,100 | 279 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $26,984 | $20,000 | 6,715,984 | 802 |
| 51 | Alabama | $27,667 | $21,000 | 4,874,747 | 472 |
Highest paying states for front end loader operators
| Rank | State | Avg. Front End Loader Operator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $47,058 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $38,922 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $43,328 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $39,705 |
| 5 | Colorado | $42,440 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $39,764 |
| 7 | Montana | $37,722 |
| 8 | Iowa | $38,410 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $39,966 |
| 10 | Idaho | $39,493 |
| 11 | Maine | $37,442 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $39,316 |
| 13 | Nevada | $38,231 |
| 14 | Utah | $37,017 |
| 15 | California | $41,185 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $37,907 |
| 17 | Oregon | $39,795 |
| 18 | New York | $41,638 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $38,572 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $38,251 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $36,119 |
| 22 | Virginia | $38,490 |
| 23 | Ohio | $33,638 |
| 24 | Indiana | $32,934 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $35,682 |
| 26 | Arizona | $35,031 |
| 27 | Kansas | $33,338 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $37,270 |
| 29 | Maryland | $37,794 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $36,844 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $30,568 |
| 32 | Washington | $36,516 |
| 33 | Illinois | $34,261 |
| 34 | Vermont | $34,518 |
| 35 | Delaware | $34,563 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $30,812 |
| 37 | Michigan | $32,955 |
| 38 | Florida | $31,137 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $33,776 |
| 40 | Missouri | $32,282 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $30,135 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $29,716 |
| 43 | Texas | $31,513 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $31,322 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $29,461 |
| 46 | Georgia | $29,036 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $29,893 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $29,187 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $27,992 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $26,984 |
| 51 | Alabama | $27,667 |
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Updated January 8, 2025