What are the main factors that influence a 3d Imaging Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for 3d Imaging Operator?

The Chemicals industry offers the highest average compensation for 3d Imaging Operator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A 3d Imaging Operator's salary?

A 3d Imaging Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $35,752 for beginners, reaching about $36,673 at mid-level, and approach $36,878 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 3d Imaging Operator?

3d Imaging Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 3d Imaging Operator roles are District of Columbia $41,552, California $41,394, Massachusetts $40,843. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 3d Imaging Operator roles make?

Salaries for 3d Imaging Operator level roles vary by specialization: Imaging Manager: $178,201; Imaging Director: $150,733; Imaging Scientist: $115,124; Imaging Supervisor: $93,037; 3D Printer Operator: $44,985.

3d Imaging Operator Salary in Maine

How much does a 3d Imaging Operator make in Maine? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a 3d Imaging Operator in Maine is $36,591 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a 3d Imaging Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,245
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,801 to $39,550
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,261

10% $31,261

50% (Median) $36,591

90% $42,245

3d Imaging Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,550	$3,296	$761	$19
Average	$36,591	$3,049	$704	$18
25th Percentile	$33,801	$2,817	$650	$16

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Key Factors That Influence 3d Imaging Operator Salaries

A 3d Imaging Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects 3d Imaging Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 3d Imaging Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $35,752
Early Career (1-2 years): $36,056
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,673
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,796
Expert (over 8 years): $36,878

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level 3d Imaging Operator	less than 1 year	$35,752
Early Career Level 3d Imaging Operator	1-2 years	$36,056
Mid-Level Level 3d Imaging Operator	2-4 years	$36,673
Senior-Level Level 3d Imaging Operator	5-8 years	$36,796
Expert Level 3d Imaging Operator	over 8 years	$36,878

How Do 3d Imaging Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract 3d Imaging Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $41,552.
California: $41,394.
Massachusetts: $40,843.

District of Columbia $41,552 California $41,394 Massachusetts $40,843 Washington $40,692 New Jersey $40,677 Alaska $40,625 Connecticut $40,107 New York $39,897

Hawaii $39,225 Rhode Island $38,910 Maryland $38,696 Minnesota $38,403 Colorado $38,291 Illinois $38,253 Oregon $38,110 Delaware $38,005

New Hampshire $37,939 Virginia $37,792 Pennsylvania $37,360 Nevada $37,142 North Dakota $37,071 Michigan $36,958 Wisconsin $36,917 Vermont $36,835

Texas $36,606 Maine $36,591 Arizona $36,568 Ohio $36,542 Georgia $36,197 Indiana $36,024 Wyoming $35,990 Utah $35,938

Iowa $35,915 Kansas $35,735 Louisiana $35,682 North Carolina $35,664 Missouri $35,656 Florida $35,510 Montana $35,431 Nebraska $35,356

Kentucky $35,315 South Carolina $35,164 Tennessee $35,071 Idaho $35,033 New Mexico $34,759 Oklahoma $34,699 Alabama $34,478 South Dakota $34,106

Arkansas $33,904 West Virginia $33,795 Mississippi $33,468

Top Paying Cities for 3d Imaging Operator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Freedom: $36,011
Harmony: $35,995
Hartland: $36,042

Freedom, ME $36,011

Harmony, ME $35,995

Hartland, ME $36,042

Hinckley, ME $36,076

Jackman, ME $35,902

Kingfield, ME $36,106

Liberty, ME $36,077

Madison, ME $36,154

Monroe, ME $35,959

Morrill, ME $36,021

Newport, ME $35,964

New Portland, ME $36,162

New Sharon, ME $36,118

New Vineyard, ME $36,141

Norridgewock, ME $36,141

North Anson, ME $36,163

North Vassalboro, ME $36,228

Oakland, ME $36,153

Oquossoc, ME $36,033

Palmyra, ME $35,987

Phillips, ME $36,047

Pittsfield, ME $36,045

Plymouth, ME $35,968

Rangeley, ME $36,056

Portland, ME $37,776

Falmouth, ME $37,691

South Portland, ME $37,776

Cape Elizabeth, ME $37,701

Peaks Island, ME $37,738

Cumberland Foreside, ME $37,654

Auburn, ME $36,977

Andover, ME $36,046

Bethel, ME $36,106

Bryant Pond, ME $36,241

Buckfield, ME $36,403

Canton, ME $36,174

Durham, ME $37,211

Danville, ME $37,089

Dixfield, ME $36,099

Dryden, ME $36,141

East Andover, ME $36,057

East Dixfield, ME $36,158

East Livermore, ME $36,371

East Poland, ME $37,021

Stoneham, ME $36,257

East Wilton, ME $36,225

Greene, ME $36,694

Hanover, ME $36,076

Hebron, ME $36,660

Jay, ME $36,165

Lewiston, ME $36,957

Lisbon, ME $37,074

Lisbon Falls, ME $37,017

Livermore, ME $36,312

Livermore Falls, ME $36,288

Greenwood, ME $36,289

Mechanic Falls, ME $36,911

Mexico, ME $36,135

Minot, ME $36,773

Monmouth, ME $36,577

New Gloucester, ME $37,236

Newry, ME $36,009

North Jay, ME $36,148

Leeds, ME $36,489

North Monmouth, ME $36,523

North Turner, ME $36,463

North Waterford, ME $36,425

Norway, ME $36,542

Oxford, ME $36,738

Paris, ME $36,615

Poland, ME $37,027

Roxbury, ME $36,021

Rumford, ME $36,114

Sabattus, ME $36,795

South Paris, ME $36,564

Turner, ME $36,565

Wayne, ME $36,399

Weld, ME $36,048

West Bethel, ME $36,078

Bowdoin, ME $36,791

West Minot, ME $36,720

West Paris, ME $36,419

Peru, ME $36,189

West Poland, ME $36,999

Sumner, ME $36,303

Wilton, ME $36,142

Augusta, ME $36,243

Coopers Mills, ME $36,293

Dresden, ME $36,591

East Winthrop, ME $36,356

Farmingdale, ME $36,456

Gardiner, ME $36,522

Randolph, ME $36,456

Hallowell, ME $36,410

Jefferson, ME $36,168

Kents Hill, ME $36,242

Litchfield, ME $36,630

Manchester, ME $36,314

Mount Vernon, ME $36,155

Whitefield, ME $36,313

Palermo, ME $36,108

Sebasco Estates, ME $37,175

Readfield, ME $36,303

Saint Albans, ME $36,015

South Bristol, ME $36,618

Squirrel Island, ME $36,739

Trevett, ME $36,765

Waldoboro, ME $36,161

Walpole, ME $36,559

Washington, ME $36,070

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $36,804

Southport, ME $36,886

Wiscasset, ME $36,700

Woolwich, ME $36,787

Ellsworth, ME $35,924

Addison, ME $35,880

Gouldsboro, ME $35,912

Bar Harbor, ME $35,980

Beals, ME $35,920

Bernard, ME $35,992

Birch Harbor, ME $35,946

Blue Hill, ME $35,962

Brooklin, ME $35,963

Brooksville, ME $35,962

Calais, ME $35,867

Cherryfield, ME $35,826

Columbia Falls, ME $35,824

Corea, ME $35,914

Cranberry Isles, ME $35,921

Cutler, ME $35,826

Deer Isle, ME $35,996

Dennysville, ME $35,793

East Blue Hill, ME $35,963

East Machias, ME $35,826

Eastport, ME $35,933

Franklin, ME $35,916

Frenchboro, ME $35,902

Grand Lake Stream, ME $35,771

Hancock, ME $35,969

Harborside, ME $35,956

Harrington, ME $35,904

Hulls Cove, ME $35,980

Isle Au Haut, ME $35,902

Islesford, ME $35,976

Jonesboro, ME $35,856

Jonesport, ME $35,888

Little Deer Isle, ME $35,991

Lubec, ME $35,844

Bass Harbor, ME $35,993

Machias, ME $35,863

Machiasport, ME $35,880

Meddybemps, ME $35,771

Milbridge, ME $35,918

Mount Desert, ME $35,953

Northeast Harbor, ME $35,976

Sullivan, ME $35,921

Pembroke, ME $35,826

Perry, ME $35,859

Princeton, ME $35,769

Prospect Harbor, ME $35,950

Robbinston, ME $35,819

Salsbury Cove, ME $35,984

Sargentville, ME $35,972

Seal Cove, ME $35,954

Seal Harbor, ME $35,966

Sedgwick, ME $35,968

Sorrento, ME $35,954

Southwest Harbor, ME $35,986

Steuben, ME $35,898

Stonington, ME $35,999

Sunset, ME $35,875

Surry, ME $35,962

Swans Island, ME $35,929

Wesley, ME $35,724

Whiting, ME $35,816

Winter Harbor, ME $35,919

Baileyville, ME $35,805

Houlton, ME $35,731

Ashland, ME $35,679

Benedicta, ME $35,600

Blaine, ME $35,722

Bridgewater, ME $35,637

Caribou, ME $35,795

Clayton Lake, ME $35,730

Crouseville, ME $35,754

Eagle Lake, ME $35,719

Easton, ME $35,759

Estcourt Station, ME $35,745

Fort Fairfield, ME $35,777

Fort Kent, ME $35,793

Fort Kent Mills, ME $35,763

Frenchville, ME $35,803

Grand Isle, ME $35,754

Island Falls, ME $35,604

Limestone, ME $35,767

Madawaska, ME $35,863

Mapleton, ME $35,711

Richmond, ME $36,651

South China, ME $36,144

South Gardiner, ME $36,567

Vienna, ME $36,090

Windsor, ME $36,124

Winthrop, ME $36,458

Bangor, ME $35,949

Abbot, ME $35,955

Aurora, ME $35,760

Bradford, ME $35,932

Bradley, ME $35,933

Brewer, ME $35,947

Brookton, ME $35,639

Brownville, ME $35,829

Brownville Junction, ME $36,050

Bucksport, ME $35,944

Burlington, ME $35,816

Greenbush, ME $35,899

Carmel, ME $35,950

Castine, ME $36,025

Charleston, ME $35,939

Danforth, ME $35,698

Dover Foxcroft, ME $35,960

Corinth, ME $35,945

Eddington, ME $35,937

Holden, ME $35,940

East Millinocket, ME $35,790

East Orland, ME $35,941

Etna, ME $35,958

Exeter, ME $35,952

Frankfort, ME $35,951

Greenville, ME $35,744

Greenville Junction, ME $35,861

Guilford, ME $35,945

Hampden, ME $35,949

Howland, ME $35,864

Hudson, ME $35,943

Kenduskeag, ME $35,947

Kingman, ME $35,661

Lagrange, ME $35,906

Lambert Lake, ME $35,703

Lee, ME $35,808

Levant, ME $35,948

Lincoln, ME $35,805

Mattawamkeag, ME $35,688

Medway, ME $35,698

Milford, ME $35,928

Millinocket, ME $35,644

Milo, ME $35,897

Monson, ME $35,951

Olamon, ME $35,909

Old Town, ME $35,933

Orono, ME $35,943

Orient, ME $35,664

Orland, ME $35,941

Orrington, ME $35,945

Passadumkeag, ME $35,888

Penobscot, ME $35,942

Rockwood, ME $35,799

Sangerville, ME $35,977

Sebec, ME $35,919

Shirley Mills, ME $35,929

Springfield, ME $35,714

Stetson, ME $35,954

Stillwater, ME $35,944

Topsfield, ME $35,669

Vanceboro, ME $35,700

Waite, ME $35,718

West Enfield, ME $35,879

Winn, ME $35,736

Winterport, ME $35,949

Wytopitlock, ME $35,610

Bath, ME $37,042

Alna, ME $36,452

Boothbay, ME $36,700

Boothbay Harbor, ME $36,783

Bristol, ME $36,478

Chamberlain, ME $36,540

Damariscotta, ME $36,455

East Boothbay, ME $36,726

Friendship, ME $36,244

Georgetown, ME $36,995

Isle Of Springs, ME $36,701

Bremen, ME $36,377

Newcastle, ME $36,470

New Harbor, ME $36,598

Nobleboro, ME $36,325

Edgecomb, ME $36,594

Pemaquid, ME $36,562

Phippsburg, ME $37,144

Cushing, ME $36,125

Round Pond, ME $36,471

Sandy Point, ME $35,948

Searsmont, ME $36,034

Searsport, ME $35,954

Shawmut, ME $36,188

Skowhegan, ME $36,109

Smithfield, ME $36,128

Solon, ME $36,109

Stockton Springs, ME $35,948

Stratton, ME $36,079

Strong, ME $36,110

Temple, ME $36,096

West Forks, ME $35,888

Thorndike, ME $35,985

Troy, ME $35,975

Unity, ME $36,020

Vassalboro, ME $36,130

West Farmington, ME $36,236

Berwick, ME $38,404

Cape Neddick, ME $38,697

Eliot, ME $39,209

Kittery, ME $39,323

Kittery Point, ME $39,027

North Berwick, ME $38,108

Ogunquit, ME $38,454

South Berwick, ME $38,791

York, ME $39,012

York Beach, ME $38,825

York Harbor, ME $39,022

Acton, ME $37,020

Alfred, ME $37,545

Bailey Island, ME $37,391

Bar Mills, ME $37,485

Biddeford, ME $37,497

Biddeford Pool, ME $37,498

Bowdoinham, ME $36,765

Bridgton, ME $36,702

Brownfield, ME $36,670

Brunswick, ME $37,199

Bustins Island, ME $37,462

Cape Porpoise, ME $37,665

Casco, ME $37,139

Center Lovell, ME $36,431

Chebeague Island, ME $37,544

Cliff Island, ME $37,626

Cornish, ME $37,092

Cumberland Center, ME $37,583

Denmark, ME $36,664

East Baldwin, ME $37,187

Lebanon, ME $37,806

East Parsonsfield, ME $36,897

Sebago, ME $37,092

East Waterboro, ME $37,375

Freeport, ME $37,393

Fryeburg, ME $36,480

Gorham, ME $37,550

Gray, ME $37,321

Harrison, ME $36,501

Hiram, ME $36,977

Hollis Center, ME $37,421

Kennebunk, ME $37,694

Kennebunkport, ME $37,551

Parsonsfield, ME $36,896

Limerick, ME $37,238

Limington, ME $37,228

Long Island, ME $37,689

Lovell, ME $36,379

Moody, ME $38,157

Naples, ME $36,984

Newfield, ME $37,177

North Bridgton, ME $36,721

North Waterboro, ME $37,309

Windham, ME $37,512

Ocean Park, ME $37,527

Old Orchard Beach, ME $37,552

Orrs Island, ME $37,360

Porter, ME $36,771

Pownal, ME $37,335

Scarborough, ME $37,678

Raymond, ME $37,256

Saco, ME $37,529

Sanford, ME $37,720

Sebago Lake, ME $37,227

Shapleigh, ME $37,370

South Casco, ME $37,278

South Freeport, ME $37,375

Harpswell, ME $37,352

South Windham, ME $37,582

Springvale, ME $37,500

Standish, ME $37,383

Steep Falls, ME $37,303

Topsham, ME $37,071

Waterboro, ME $37,444

Waterford, ME $36,461

Wells, ME $38,083

West Baldwin, ME $37,121

Westbrook, ME $37,688

Buxton, ME $37,487

West Kennebunk, ME $37,674

West Newfield, ME $36,994

Yarmouth, ME $37,548

North Yarmouth, ME $37,470

Mars Hill, ME $35,757

Monticello, ME $35,685

New Limerick, ME $35,708

New Sweden, ME $35,756

Oakfield, ME $35,671

Oxbow, ME $35,526

Patten, ME $35,549

Perham, ME $35,732

Portage, ME $35,713

Presque Isle, ME $35,804

Saint Agatha, ME $35,786

Saint David, ME $35,779

Saint Francis, ME $35,731

Sheridan, ME $35,689

Sherman, ME $35,635

Stacyville, ME $35,591

Sinclair, ME $35,720

Smyrna Mills, ME $35,613

Wallagrass, ME $35,759

Stockholm, ME $35,725

Van Buren, ME $35,769

Washburn, ME $35,755

Westfield, ME $35,706

Rockland, ME $36,105

Camden, ME $36,102

Glen Cove, ME $36,090

Hope, ME $36,088

Islesboro, ME $35,996

Lincolnville, ME $36,025

Lincolnville Center, ME $36,027

Matinicus, ME $35,966

Monhegan, ME $36,350

North Haven, ME $35,990

Owls Head, ME $36,039

Port Clyde, ME $36,241

Rockport, ME $36,093

South Thomaston, ME $36,040

Spruce Head, ME $36,061

Tenants Harbor, ME $36,166

Thomaston, ME $36,066

Union, ME $36,087

Vinalhaven, ME $35,990

Warren, ME $36,049

West Rockport, ME $36,097

Waterville, ME $36,177

Albion, ME $36,120

Anson, ME $36,144

Athens, ME $36,044

Belfast, ME $36,026

Belgrade, ME $36,108

Belgrade Lakes, ME $36,071

Bingham, ME $36,040

Brooks, ME $35,966

Burnham, ME $36,002

Cambridge, ME $35,994

Canaan, ME $36,054

Caratunk, ME $35,972

China Village, ME $36,218

Clinton, ME $36,066

Corinna, ME $35,966

Detroit, ME $35,978

Dexter, ME $36,014

Dixmont, ME $35,962

East Newport, ME $35,965

East Vassalboro, ME $36,152

Eustis, ME $35,933

Fairfield, ME $36,127

Farmington, ME $36,156

Garland, ME $35,948

Farmington Falls, ME $36,215

3d Imaging Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 3d Imaging Operator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Chemicals, offers compensation 30% above the average. Conversely, 3d Imaging Operator positions in MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view 3d Imaging Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a 3d Imaging Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Chemicals	$47,568	$23.0	30%

3d Imaging Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 3d Imaging Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$33,801

Average $36,591/year

$39,550

$2,817

Average $3,049/month

$3,296

$650

Average $704/week

$761

$16

Average $18/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,550	$3,296	$761	$19
Average	$36,591	$3,049	$704	$18
25th Percentile	$33,801	$2,817	$650	$16

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