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Wireline operator salary
Average wireline operator salary
$43,448
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Average wireline operator salary by state
Highest paying states for wireline operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $61,120 | $29.38 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $58,753 | $28.25 |
| 3 | Tennessee | $53,550 | $25.75 |
| 4 | Arkansas | $50,455 | $24.26 |
| 5 | Utah | $49,816 | $23.95 |
| 6 | Delaware | $53,049 | $25.50 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $62,573 | $30.08 |
| 8 | Missouri | $59,375 | $28.55 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $48,465 | $23.30 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $48,844 | $23.48 |
| 11 | Texas | $48,847 | $23.48 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $46,401 | $22.31 |
| 13 | New York | $59,339 | $28.53 |
| 14 | Alaska | $49,681 | $23.89 |
| 15 | Alabama | $45,903 | $22.07 |
| 16 | California | $57,120 | $27.46 |
| 17 | Nevada | $47,876 | $23.02 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $45,060 | $21.66 |
| 19 | Ohio | $46,918 | $22.56 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $47,022 | $22.61 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $46,398 | $22.31 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $47,148 | $22.67 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $46,914 | $22.55 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $45,068 | $21.67 |
| 25 | Iowa | $43,370 | $20.85 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $46,237 | $22.23 |
| 27 | Montana | $42,255 | $20.31 |
| 28 | Colorado | $45,027 | $21.65 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $40,633 | $19.54 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $42,508 | $20.44 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $46,327 | $22.27 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $41,104 | $19.76 |
| 33 | Maine | $40,285 | $19.37 |
| 34 | Idaho | $40,759 | $19.60 |
| 35 | Oregon | $43,119 | $20.73 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $42,263 | $20.32 |
| 37 | Michigan | $41,892 | $20.14 |
| 38 | Arizona | $41,990 | $20.19 |
| 39 | Virginia | $41,790 | $20.09 |
| 40 | Maryland | $43,600 | $20.96 |
| 41 | Georgia | $39,526 | $19.00 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $38,833 | $18.67 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $39,716 | $19.09 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $41,708 | $20.05 |
| 45 | Washington | $42,858 | $20.60 |
| 46 | Indiana | $40,348 | $19.40 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $36,551 | $17.57 |
| 48 | Florida | $38,657 | $18.59 |
| 49 | Kansas | $38,510 | $18.51 |
| 50 | Illinois | $41,262 | $19.84 |
| 51 | Vermont | $40,725 | $19.58 |
Wireline operator salary details
A wireline operator's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $59,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a wireline operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| Average | $43,448 | $3,621 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Highest paying wireline operator jobs
The highest paying types of wireline operators are fishing tool operator, oil well fishing tool technician, and service unit operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $39,822 | $3,319 | $19.15 | 47,261 |
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
| Equipment Operator | $31,739 | $2,645 | $15.26 | 62,473 |
| Rig Operator | $38,713 | $3,226 | $18.61 | 30,722 |
| Lease Operator | $25,625 | $2,135 | $12.32 | 33,754 |
| Field Operator | $42,202 | $3,517 | $20.29 | 81,407 |
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Wireline operator salary trends
The average wireline operator salary has risen by $6,080 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average wireline operator earned $37,368 annually, but today, they earn $43,448 a year. That works out to a -3% change in pay for wireline operators over the last decade.
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Average wireline operator salary over time
Compare wireline operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Wireline operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,400 | $20.89 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $42,900 | $20.61 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | $43,900 | $21.10 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | $44,300 | $21.29 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | $44,600 | $21.43 | +7.4% |
Recently added wireline operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Energy Services | Wireline Operator | Platteville, CO | 03/28/2025 | $48,001 |
| KLX Inc. | Career Opportunities: Wireline Operator (98534) | Platteville, CO | 03/15/2025 | $31,305 |
| Ranger Energy Services | Operator-Wireline II/Operator II | Brighton, CO | 03/15/2025 | $37,566 |
| KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. | Wireline Operator (98534) | Platteville, CO | 03/15/2025 | $31,305 |
| Ranger Careers | Operator-Wireline I/Intro Operator | Milliken, CO | 03/03/2025 | $41,740 |
| Ranger Energy Services, LLC | Operator-Wireline II/Operator II | Brighton, CO | 02/17/2025 | $37,566 |
| Pcgcfo | Wireline Operator | Snyder, TX | 02/17/2025 | $65,000 |
| ADB Companies Inc. | Wireline | Uniontown, PA | 10/14/2024 | $60,523 |
| Ranger Energy Services, LLC | Operator-Wireline II/Operator II | Brighton, CO | 09/25/2024 | $37,566 |
| ADB Companies Inc. | Wireline | Uniontown, PA | 09/24/2024 | $60,523 |
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