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Proof operator salary
Average proof operator salary
$35,928
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Average proof operator salary by state
Highest paying states for proof operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $44,742 | $21.51 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $42,803 | $20.58 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $40,354 | $19.40 |
| 4 | Alaska | $42,062 | $20.22 |
| 5 | Michigan | $43,210 | $20.77 |
| 6 | Tennessee | $38,024 | $18.28 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $40,050 | $19.25 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | $38,949 | $18.73 |
| 9 | Indiana | $38,160 | $18.35 |
| 10 | California | $41,194 | $19.80 |
| 11 | Idaho | $39,899 | $19.18 |
| 12 | Texas | $38,269 | $18.40 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $36,804 | $17.69 |
| 14 | Maine | $40,012 | $19.24 |
| 15 | Nevada | $36,825 | $17.70 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $36,869 | $17.73 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $38,281 | $18.40 |
| 18 | Washington | $41,499 | $19.95 |
| 19 | New York | $39,046 | $18.77 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $35,991 | $17.30 |
| 21 | Florida | $36,964 | $17.77 |
| 22 | Georgia | $36,951 | $17.76 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $38,190 | $18.36 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $36,367 | $17.48 |
| 25 | Utah | $35,297 | $16.97 |
| 26 | Delaware | $35,755 | $17.19 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $36,904 | $17.74 |
| 28 | Ohio | $35,414 | $17.03 |
| 29 | Montana | $36,859 | $17.72 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $35,002 | $16.83 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $33,492 | $16.10 |
| 32 | Vermont | $36,786 | $17.69 |
| 33 | Connecticut | $36,783 | $17.68 |
| 34 | New Jersey | $33,315 | $16.02 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $34,538 | $16.60 |
| 36 | Maryland | $35,289 | $16.97 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $34,614 | $16.64 |
| 38 | Kansas | $30,721 | $14.77 |
| 39 | Missouri | $33,584 | $16.15 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $31,658 | $15.22 |
| 41 | Colorado | $34,372 | $16.52 |
| 42 | Iowa | $32,211 | $15.49 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $31,538 | $15.16 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $31,293 | $15.04 |
| 45 | Illinois | $32,504 | $15.63 |
| 46 | Minnesota | $31,165 | $14.98 |
| 47 | Alabama | $26,316 | $12.65 |
| 48 | Arizona | $29,503 | $14.18 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $29,450 | $14.16 |
| 50 | Virginia | $28,365 | $13.64 |
| 51 | North Carolina | $27,054 | $13.01 |
Proof operator salary details
A proof operator's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $47,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a proof operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| Average | $35,928 | $2,994 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying proof operator jobs
The highest paying types of proof operators are check writer, accounts adjustable clerk, and statement processor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switchboard Operator | $31,281 | $2,607 | $15.04 | 39,152 |
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
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Proof operator salary trends
The average proof operator salary has risen by $6,090 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average proof operator earned $29,838 annually, but today, they earn $35,928 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for proof operators over the last decade.
Compare proof operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average proof operator salary over time
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Proof operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,900 | $17.27 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $35,200 | $16.90 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $34,300 | $16.49 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $33,500 | $16.08 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $32,800 | $15.77 | +3.0% |
Recently added proof operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Henry & Associates Inc. | 2Nd Shift Onsite Proof Operator (Bank/Credit Union) II (Totowa NJ) | Totowa, NJ | 06/11/2025 | $31,314 |
| Jack Henry & Associates Inc. | 2Nd Shift Onsite Proof Operator (Bank/Credit Union) II (Lombard IL) | Lombard, IL | 05/30/2025 | $33,571 |
| Kelly | Proof Operator | Baltimore, MD | 02/17/2024 | $37,566 |
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