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Shot peening operator salary
Average shot peening operator salary
$41,356
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Average shot peening operator salary by state
Highest paying states for shot peening operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $51,333 | $24.68 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $51,128 | $24.58 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $46,169 | $22.20 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $48,923 | $23.52 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $49,049 | $23.58 |
| 6 | Alaska | $45,962 | $22.10 |
| 7 | Michigan | $45,316 | $21.79 |
| 8 | Oregon | $47,967 | $23.06 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $47,930 | $23.04 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $44,269 | $21.28 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $42,728 | $20.54 |
| 12 | Indiana | $42,470 | $20.42 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $45,393 | $21.82 |
| 14 | Idaho | $45,051 | $21.66 |
| 15 | Maryland | $49,123 | $23.62 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $46,176 | $22.20 |
| 17 | Mississippi | $41,807 | $20.10 |
| 18 | Vermont | $43,724 | $21.02 |
| 19 | New York | $46,781 | $22.49 |
| 20 | Ohio | $40,890 | $19.66 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $43,753 | $21.04 |
| 22 | Colorado | $44,659 | $21.47 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $42,851 | $20.60 |
| 24 | California | $45,063 | $21.66 |
| 25 | Washington | $44,524 | $21.41 |
| 26 | Kansas | $39,565 | $19.02 |
| 27 | Alabama | $41,474 | $19.94 |
| 28 | Iowa | $39,439 | $18.96 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $39,705 | $19.09 |
| 30 | Arizona | $42,051 | $20.22 |
| 31 | Illinois | $41,404 | $19.91 |
| 32 | Utah | $41,950 | $20.17 |
| 33 | Maine | $42,291 | $20.33 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $39,080 | $18.79 |
| 35 | Delaware | $42,325 | $20.35 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $39,117 | $18.81 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $40,143 | $19.30 |
| 38 | Florida | $41,171 | $19.79 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $40,236 | $19.34 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $39,802 | $19.14 |
| 41 | Texas | $39,732 | $19.10 |
| 42 | Virginia | $41,136 | $19.78 |
| 43 | Nevada | $39,180 | $18.84 |
| 44 | Georgia | $38,785 | $18.65 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $39,260 | $18.88 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $36,575 | $17.58 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $36,413 | $17.51 |
| 48 | Montana | $39,674 | $19.07 |
| 49 | Missouri | $38,436 | $18.48 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $35,731 | $17.18 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $37,604 | $18.08 |
Shot peening operator salary details
A shot peening operator's salary ranges from $32,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $53,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a shot peening operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| Average | $41,356 | $3,446 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
Highest paying shot peening operator jobs
The highest paying types of shot peening operators are control board operator, control operator, and lathe set up operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Control Operator | $38,280 | $3,190 | $18.40 | 85,068 |
| Laser Operator | $34,813 | $2,901 | $16.74 | 56,479 |
| Control Operator | $42,885 | $3,574 | $20.62 | 64,435 |
| Set-Up Operator | $39,269 | $3,272 | $18.88 | 55,670 |
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Shot peening operator salary trends
The average shot peening operator salary has risen by $6,682 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average shot peening operator earned $34,674 annually, but today, they earn $41,356 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for shot peening operators over the last decade.
Compare shot peening operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average shot peening operator salary over time
Compare shot peening operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Shot peening operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,400 | $19.88 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $40,000 | $19.23 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $39,400 | $18.97 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $38,600 | $18.57 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $37,300 | $17.93 | +2.2% |
Recently added shot peening operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerotek | Shot Peen Operator | Kent, WA | 06/24/2025 | $41,740 |
| Manpowergroup | 1St. Shift Shot Peen Operator | Paramount, CA | 06/20/2025 | $37,566 |
| Chase Staffing Formerly Chase Professionals | Forklift/Shot Peening or Fabrication | Greenville, SC | 06/17/2025 | $40,000 |
| Valence | Shot Peen Operator | Everett, WA | 05/09/2025 | $36,523 |
| Chase Staffing Formerly Chase Professionals | Forklift/Shot Peening or Fabrication | Greenville, SC | 03/28/2025 | $40,000 |
| Valence | Shot Peen Operator | Everett, WA | 03/14/2025 | $36,523 |
| Valence | Shot Peen Operator | Everett, WA | 02/05/2025 | $36,523 |
| Hytek Finishes Co | Aerospace PS2 Shot Peen Operator (Trainee) 3Rd Shift | Kent, WA | 01/30/2025 | $34,769 |
| Department of The Air Force | Shot Peening Machine Operator Training Leader | Cole, OK | 05/24/2024 | $59,271 |
| Boeing | Shot Peening Operator A | Auburn, WA | 05/12/2024 | $43,827 |
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