Best cities for a grain elevator operator

The best cities for grain elevator operators are Memphis, TN, Nashville, TN, and Philadelphia, PA, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for grain elevator operators vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for grain elevator operators in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a grain elevator operator or considering a move, this list of the best cities for grain elevator operators to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for grain elevator operators. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a grain elevator operator. While the absolute best city for grain elevator operators is Memphis, TN, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for grain elevator operators in 2025

1. Memphis, TN

Total grain elevator operator jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$37,737
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$46,000
Location quotient:	0.00

2. Nashville, TN

Total grain elevator operator jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$37,625
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$45,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. Philadelphia, PA

Total grain elevator operator jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$39,211
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$49,000
Location quotient:	0.00

4. Las Vegas, NV

Total grain elevator operator jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$40,073
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$51,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Henderson, NV

Total grain elevator operator jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$40,051
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$51,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. North Las Vegas, NV

Total grain elevator operator jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$40,032
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$51,000
Location quotient:	0.00

7. Minneapolis, MN

Total grain elevator operator jobs:	7
Average annual salary:	$48,284
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$40,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$58,000
Location quotient:	4.24

8. Saint Paul, MN

Total grain elevator operator jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$48,270
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$40,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$58,000
Location quotient:	0.00

9. Louisville, KY

Total grain elevator operator jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$42,980
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$35,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$52,000
Location quotient:	0.00

10. Laredo, TX

Total grain elevator operator jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$39,302
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$51,000
Location quotient:	0.00

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Best cities for grain elevator operators

Memphis, TN
Nashville, TN
Philadelphia, PA
Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, NV
North Las Vegas, NV
Minneapolis, MN
Saint Paul, MN
Louisville, KY
Laredo, TX

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Detailed list of the best cities for a grain elevator operator

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Memphis, TN	$37,737	$30,000	652,717	-
2	Nashville, TN	$37,625	$30,000	660,388	-
3	Philadelphia, PA	$39,211	$30,000	1,567,872	-
4	Las Vegas, NV	$40,073	$30,000	632,912	-
5	Henderson, NV	$40,051	$30,000	292,969	-
6	North Las Vegas, NV	$40,032	$30,000	238,702	-
7	Minneapolis, MN	$48,284	$40,000	413,651	7
8	Saint Paul, MN	$48,270	$40,000	302,398	-
9	Louisville, KY	$42,980	$35,000	597,337	-
10	Laredo, TX	$39,302	$30,000	257,156	-
11	Winston-Salem, NC	$44,268	$36,000	242,203	-
12	Lexington, KY	$42,894	$35,000	318,449	-
13	Greensboro, NC	$44,241	$36,000	287,027	-
14	San Antonio, TX	$39,182	$30,000	1,492,510	-
15	Durham, NC	$44,181	$36,000	263,016	-
16	Austin, TX	$39,044	$30,000	947,890	-
17	Raleigh, NC	$44,110	$35,000	458,880	-
18	Charlotte, NC	$44,094	$36,000	842,051	-
19	Wichita, KS	$40,306	$32,000	389,902	4
20	Houston, TX	$38,701	$30,000	2,303,482	-
21	Reno, NV	$40,464	$31,000	245,255	-
22	Fort Worth, TX	$38,589	$30,000	854,113	-
23	Anchorage, AK	$45,222	$40,000	298,192	-
24	Pittsburgh, PA	$38,986	$31,000	303,625	-
25	Arlington, TX	$38,558	$30,000	392,772	-
26	Irving, TX	$38,514	$30,000	238,289	-
27	Dallas, TX	$38,501	$30,000	1,317,929	-
28	Detroit, MI	$39,659	$32,000	672,795	-
29	Plano, TX	$38,453	$30,000	286,057	-
30	Garland, TX	$38,453	$30,000	234,943	-
31	El Paso, TX	$40,152	$31,000	683,080	-
32	Albuquerque, NM	$39,867	$31,000	559,277	-
33	Omaha, NE	$38,659	$31,000	446,970	5
34	Oklahoma City, OK	$38,592	$31,000	638,367	-
35	Tulsa, OK	$38,480	$31,000	403,090	-
36	Corpus Christi, TX	$39,009	$29,000	325,733	-
37	Lincoln, NE	$38,602	$31,000	280,364	-
38	Lubbock, TX	$39,241	$31,000	252,506	-
39	Cleveland, OH	$35,335	$28,000	385,809	-
40	Atlanta, GA	$37,215	$30,000	472,522	-
41	Toledo, OH	$35,330	$28,000	278,508	-
42	Columbus, OH	$34,773	$28,000	860,090	4
43	Fort Wayne, IN	$35,415	$28,000	264,488	-
44	Milwaukee, WI	$36,099	$29,000	595,047	-
45	Cincinnati, OH	$34,457	$28,000	298,800	-
46	Chicago, IL	$37,270	$30,000	2,704,958	-
47	Madison, WI	$36,037	$29,000	252,551	-
48	Indianapolis, IN	$35,011	$28,000	855,164	-
49	New Orleans, LA	$36,834	$29,000	391,495	-
50	Saint Petersburg, FL	$37,192	$28,000	260,999	-