International Paper operator salary

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Average International Paper operator salary

$40,197yearly

$18.23 hourly rate

Entry-level International Paper operator salary

$31,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does International Paper pay operators?

The average salary for International Paper operators is $40,197 per year. International Paper operator salaries range between $31,000 to $50,000 per year. International Paper operators earn 6% more than the national average salary for operators of $37,928.

Location impacts how much a operator at International Paper can expect to make. Operators at International Paper make the most in Spotswood, NJ, Shakopee, MN, and Olympia, WA.

How much does International Paper pay operators by location?

International Paper pays operators the most in Spotswood, NJ, Shakopee, MN, and Olympia, WA. Additionally, cities like Wheat Ridge and Richmond also report highly competitive salaries for operators at International Paper.

Operator International Paper salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Spotswood, NJ	$45,608	$21.93
2	Shakopee, MN	$43,672	$21.00
3	Olympia, WA	$43,437	$20.88
4	Wheat Ridge, CO	$43,005	$20.68
5	Richmond, VA	$42,671	$20.51
6	Aurora, IL	$42,632	$20.50
7	Rochester, NY	$42,127	$20.25
8	Gilroy, CA	$41,802	$20.10
9	Fond du Lac, WI	$41,446	$19.93
10	Omaha, NE	$41,318	$19.86

Highest-paid International Paper operators by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Flexboard Operator	$127,104	$61	-
2	Audio Operator	$125,232	$60	-
3	Equalizer Operator	$124,581	$60	-
4	Residue Furnace Operator	$104,295	$50	-
5	Loom Operator	$100,084	$48	-
6	Complaint Operator	$98,769	$47	-
7	Emergency Vehicle Operator	$98,449	$47	-
8	Impregnation Operator	$97,988	$47	-
9	Sub Arc Operator	$97,018	$47	-
10	Catalyst Operator	$96,311	$46	-

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Recent salaries for operators at international paper

Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Gopfert Operator	Downe, NJ	03/25/2025	$57,580
Gopfert Operator	Downe, NJ	02/22/2025	$57,580
Operator	Nome, TX	02/18/2025	$29,468

Operator salary at International Paper competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Georgia-Pacific	$39,858	$19	20
2	Kimberly-Clark	$38,123	$18	2
3	RRD	$35,538	$17	217
4	WestRock	$34,285	$16	77
5	Weyerhaeuser International, Inc	$33,383	$16	20
6	Mohawk Fine Papers	$30,063	$14	-