The average salary for a photographic process workers and processing machine operator in the United States is $41,900, but the range typically falls between $31,950 and $44,650. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $20.14, with a range between $15.36 and $21.47.
There are approximately 5,770 people employed as a photographic process workers and processing machine operator in the United States. With California, Pennsylvania, Florida employing the highest number of photographic process workers and processing machine operators.The state with the best pay for a photographic process workers and processing machine operator is Washington, with an average annual salary of $65,230, while South Carolina has the lowest average annual salary of $28,530.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $29,390 | $14.13 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,950 | $15.36 |
| Median | $35,620 | $17.12 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,650 | $21.47 |
| 90th Percentile | $65,480 | $31.48 |
The salary of a photographic process workers and processing machine operator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a photographic process workers and processing machine operator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for photographic process workers and processing machine operators are Washington, New York, Mississippi, Illinois, Ohio while the worst states are South Carolina, Alabama, Idaho, North Carolina, Iowa.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $21,970 | $29,140 | $35,630 |
| Arizona | $31,200 | $35,630 | $44,430 |
| California | $32,240 | $46,650 | $71,380 |
| Florida | $29,120 | $36,140 | $46,210 |
| Georgia | $20,240 | $35,090 | $58,140 |
| Idaho | $18,610 | $27,990 | $39,540 |
| Illinois | $27,040 | $47,230 | $67,510 |
| Indiana | $30,140 | $39,710 | $49,030 |
| Iowa | $30,060 | $35,540 | $49,290 |
| Kentucky | $25,410 | $34,300 | $41,680 |
| Louisiana | $29,630 | $37,000 | $43,600 |
| Michigan | $29,000 | $37,910 | $45,880 |
| Mississippi | $45,920 | $60,760 | $75,280 |
| Missouri | $25,680 | $39,200 | $61,420 |
| Nebraska | $36,190 | $38,380 | $43,550 |
| New Jersey | $31,340 | $52,310 | $93,490 |
| New Mexico | $30,700 | $45,020 | $59,140 |
| New York | $40,700 | $71,150 | $103,440 |
| North Carolina | $30,030 | $32,550 | $34,240 |
| Ohio | $34,150 | $50,540 | $67,090 |
| Oregon | $32,020 | $39,450 | $43,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,170 | $37,560 | $47,660 |
| South Carolina | $17,960 | $28,530 | $52,430 |
| Tennessee | $21,060 | $32,830 | $46,530 |
| Texas | $28,200 | $40,260 | $56,440 |
| Utah | $30,640 | $35,080 | $39,540 |
| Virginia | $27,110 | $41,740 | $56,650 |
| Washington | $35,350 | $65,230 | $84,140 |
| Wisconsin | $32,560 | $35,870 | $42,450 |
Even between cities, the salary of a photographic process workers and processing machine operator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for photographic process workers and processing machine operators is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $74,550.The city with the lowest average salary for photographic process workers and processing machine operators is Boise City, ID with an average salary of $30,200.
Areas with highest average salaries for photographic process workers and processing machine operators
Areas with lowest average salaries for photographic process workers and processing machine operators
The number of photographic process workers and processing machine operators in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of photographic process workers and processing machine operators has decreased by -3,110. On average, the number of photographic process workers and processing machine operators has been increasing by -8.8% each year. The salary of photographic process workers and processing machine operators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of photographic process workers and processing machine operators has increased by $2,510. On average, the salary of photographic process workers and processing machine operators has been increasing by 1.6% each year.
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for photographic process workers and processing machine operators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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