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The average salary for a Plastics Seasoner Operator is approximately $36,206 annually. This figure can vary based on several factors, including experience level, geographic location, and the specific industry. Entry-level positions may start at lower salaries, while experienced operators can earn significantly more.
In addition to base salary, benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans can enhance overall compensation. Understanding these elements is vital for making informed career decisions in the plastics manufacturing field.
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| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level plastics seasoner operator | $26,800 | $12.86 |
| Mid-level plastics seasoner operator | $41,800 | $20.10 |
| Senior-level plastics seasoner operator | $44,400 | $21.36 |
The average plastics seasoner operator salary in Nebraska, Alaska, and Hawaii are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average plastics seasoner operator salary states are Tennessee, Georgia, and Louisiana.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | $46,708 | $22.46 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $44,879 | $21.58 |
| 3 | Alaska | $46,439 | $22.33 |
| 4 | Utah | $42,313 | $20.34 |
| 5 | Nevada | $44,364 | $21.33 |
| 6 | Idaho | $44,811 | $21.54 |
| 7 | Indiana | $40,262 | $19.36 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $46,438 | $22.33 |
| 9 | Oregon | $44,000 | $21.15 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $40,414 | $19.43 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $45,161 | $21.71 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $38,816 | $18.66 |
| 13 | Washington | $45,749 | $21.99 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $42,774 | $20.56 |
| 15 | Illinois | $41,205 | $19.81 |
| 16 | Colorado | $43,205 | $20.77 |
| 17 | California | $45,647 | $21.95 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $37,402 | $17.98 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $40,678 | $19.56 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $37,789 | $18.17 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $38,527 | $18.52 |
| 22 | Maine | $39,156 | $18.82 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $38,084 | $18.31 |
| 24 | Iowa | $37,302 | $17.93 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $40,637 | $19.54 |
| 26 | Delaware | $40,722 | $19.58 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $39,672 | $19.07 |
| 28 | Ohio | $35,972 | $17.29 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $38,380 | $18.45 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $36,568 | $17.58 |
| 31 | Missouri | $37,272 | $17.92 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $36,726 | $17.66 |
| 33 | Alabama | $36,190 | $17.40 |
| 34 | Texas | $37,631 | $18.09 |
| 35 | Michigan | $36,308 | $17.46 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $37,114 | $17.84 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $35,092 | $16.87 |
| 38 | New York | $38,809 | $18.66 |
| 39 | Virginia | $39,572 | $19.02 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $34,128 | $16.41 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $35,191 | $16.92 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $35,339 | $16.99 |
| 43 | Arizona | $36,979 | $17.78 |
| 44 | Vermont | $36,502 | $17.55 |
| 45 | Georgia | $33,382 | $16.05 |
| 46 | Montana | $36,569 | $17.58 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $29,146 | $14.01 |
| 48 | Kansas | $30,371 | $14.60 |
| 49 | Maryland | $34,562 | $16.62 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $30,693 | $14.76 |
| 51 | Florida | $26,721 | $12.85 |
The highest-paying cities for plastics seasoner operators are Vancouver, WA, Modesto, CA, and Cheyenne, WY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver, WA | $46,034 | $22.13 |
| 2 | Modesto, CA | $44,768 | $21.52 |
| 3 | Cheyenne, WY | $44,579 | $21.43 |
| 4 | Portland, OR | $43,840 | $21.08 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $43,227 | $20.78 |
| 6 | Philadelphia, PA | $40,670 | $19.55 |
| 7 | Richmond, VA | $39,248 | $18.87 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $38,936 | $18.72 |
| 9 | Jeffersonville, IN | $38,907 | $18.71 |
| 10 | Merrimack, NH | $38,766 | $18.64 |
| 11 | Franklin, WI | $38,677 | $18.59 |
| 12 | Newark, NJ | $38,420 | $18.47 |
| 13 | Warwick, RI | $37,846 | $18.20 |
| 14 | Fort Worth, TX | $37,161 | $17.87 |
| 15 | Detroit, MI | $36,298 | $17.45 |
| 16 | Columbus, OH | $35,483 | $17.06 |
| 17 | Rockville, MD | $34,204 | $16.44 |
| 18 | Murfreesboro, TN | $33,945 | $16.32 |
| 19 | Rock Hill, SC | $29,768 | $14.31 |
A plastics seasoner operator's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $48,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| Average | $36,206 | $3,017 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
The highest paying types of plastics seasoner operators are injection molding technician, molding technician, and operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection Molding Technician | $47,557 | $3,963 | $22.86 | 7,682 |
| Molding Technician | $40,696 | $3,391 | $19.57 | 10,231 |
| Composite Technician | $33,380 | $2,782 | $16.05 | 24,674 |
| Mold Setter | $35,936 | $2,995 | $17.28 | 3,007 |
| Die Setter | $37,673 | $3,139 | $18.11 | 3,399 |
| Machine Operator/Forklift Operator | $32,452 | $2,704 | $15.60 | 120,073 |
Top companies hiring plastics seasoner operators now:
Plastics seasoner operator salaries at Shearer's Foods and Campbells are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average plastics seasoner operator salary at companies like GROWMARK and Anheuser-Busch are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shearer's Foods | $46,989 | $22.59 |
| 2 | Campbells | $45,692 | $21.97 |
| 3 | GROWMARK | $45,246 | $21.75 |
| 4 | Anheuser-Busch | $43,620 | $20.97 |
| 5 | Greene Tweed | $43,511 | $20.92 |
| 6 | Crestwood Equity Partners | $40,966 | $19.70 |
| 7 | Parallel LLC | $40,600 | $19.52 |
| 8 | First Utility District of Knox County | $40,485 | $19.46 |
| 9 | Geodis Wilson USA Inc | $40,342 | $19.40 |
| 10 | Barcel USA | $39,726 | $19.10 |
| 11 | Utz Brands | $39,446 | $18.96 |
| 12 | General Mills | $39,361 | $18.92 |
| 13 | Amazon | $35,492 | $17.06 |
| 14 | Caliper Family of Companies | $34,235 | $16.46 |
| 15 | Black Butte Ranch | $33,584 | $16.15 |
| 16 | Hormel Foods | $33,280 | $16.00 |
| 17 | Campbell Soup | $32,926 | $15.83 |
| 18 | DelMonte Hotel Group | $32,822 | $15.78 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $32,007 | $15.39 |
The average plastics seasoner operator salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care | $40,834 | $19.63 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $39,133 | $18.81 |
| 3 | Technology | $35,508 | $17.07 |
| 4 | Hospitality | $35,472 | $17.05 |
The average plastics seasoner operator salary has risen by $5,054 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average plastics seasoner operator earned $31,152 annually, but today, they earn $36,206 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for plastics seasoner operators over the last decade.
Compare plastics seasoner operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare plastics seasoner operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,200 | $17.41 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $35,100 | $16.90 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $34,400 | $16.55 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $34,000 | $16.35 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $33,300 | $16.03 | +3.7% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | Seasonal Operator | Kearney, MO | 06/29/2025 | $31,305 |
| Campbell Soup Co | Seasoning Operator-2Nd Shift | Beloit, WI | 06/27/2025 | $42,679 |
| Campbell's | Seasoning Operator-Days | Franklin, WI | 06/25/2025 | $42,679 |
| Anheuser-Busch | Seasonal Operator | Houston, TX | 06/13/2025 | $46,958 |
| Pacific Coast Producers | Seasonal Sizer Operator | Live Oak, CA | 05/28/2025 | $36,523 |
| Jake's Fireworks | Fireworks Tent Operator Seasonal Side GIG! Purcell OK | Purcell, OK | 05/23/2025 | $24,000 |
| Jake's Fireworks | Fireworks Tent Operator Seasonal Side GIG! Coralville IA | Coralville, IA | 05/16/2025 | $24,000 |
| Campbell's | Seasoning Operator 3Rd Shift (11Pm-7Am) | Hanover, PA | 05/11/2025 | $42,679 |
| Jake's Fireworks | Fireworks Tent Operator Seasonal Side GIG! Cherryvale KS | Cherryvale, KS | 05/09/2025 | $24,000 |
| AG Partners LLC | Seasonal Operations | Le Sueur, MN | 05/09/2025 | $39,653 |
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