Waste Management operator salary

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Average Waste Management operator salary

$40,382yearly

$18.23 hourly rate

Entry-level Waste Management operator salary

$32,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Waste Management pay operators?

The average salary for Waste Management operators is $40,382 per year. Waste Management operator salaries range between $32,000 to $50,000 per year. Waste Management operators earn 6% more than the national average salary for operators of $37,928.

Location impacts how much a operator at Waste Management can expect to make. Operators at Waste Management make the most in Grand Forks, ND, Newark, NJ, and Seattle, WA.

How much does Waste Management pay operators by location?

Waste Management pays operators the most in Grand Forks, ND, Newark, NJ, and Seattle, WA. Additionally, cities like Cheyenne and Commerce City also report highly competitive salaries for operators at Waste Management.

Operator Waste Management salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Grand Forks, ND	$48,580	$23.36
2	Newark, NJ	$44,671	$21.48
3	Seattle, WA	$43,459	$20.89
4	Cheyenne, WY	$43,156	$20.75
5	Commerce City, CO	$42,727	$20.54
6	Rochester, MN	$42,681	$20.52
7	Salt Lake City, UT	$42,331	$20.35
8	Gaithersburg, MD	$42,254	$20.31
9	Lombard, IL	$41,774	$20.08
10	Enon, VA	$41,773	$20.08

Highest-paid Waste Management operators by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Equalizer Operator	$133,242	$64	-
2	Flexboard Operator	$131,240	$63	-
3	Audio Operator	$129,366	$62	-
4	Sub Arc Operator	$117,496	$56	-
5	Residue Furnace Operator	$111,172	$53	-
6	Loom Operator	$106,995	$51	-
7	Impregnation Operator	$103,490	$50	-
8	Catalyst Operator	$102,521	$49	-
9	Emergency Vehicle Operator	$100,499	$48	-
10	Complaint Operator	$99,566	$48	-

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Operator salary at Waste Management competitors

Casella Waste Systems, Waste-Away Group, and Republic Services offer the highest pay for operators at Waste Management competitors. Additionally, companies like Deffenbaugh Industries also report highly competitive salaries for operators.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Casella Waste Systems	$59,395	$29	27
2	Waste-Away Group	$54,276	$26	-
3	Republic Services	$41,124	$20	72
4	Deffenbaugh Industries	$39,910	$19	-
5	Advanced Disposal Services	$37,569	$18	-