What are the main factors that influence a 3D Printer 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 Printer Operator?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for 3D Printer Operator roles, with salaries approximately 22% above the market median.

How does experience change A 3D Printer Operator's salary?

A 3D Printer Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $46,693 for beginners, reaching about $64,270 at mid-level, and approach $68,187 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 3D Printer Operator?

3D Printer Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 3D Printer Operator roles are District of Columbia $51,694, California $51,498, Massachusetts $50,811. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 3D Printer Operator roles make?

Salaries for 3D Printer Operator level roles vary by specialization: Printer Technician: $88,133; Photo Printer Installation Representative: $65,709; Printer Repair Technician: $61,664; Digital Printer Operator: $51,575; 3D Printer Sales Specialist: $51,294.

3D Printer Operator Salary in Minnesota

How much does a 3D Printer Operator make in Minnesota? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a 3D Printer Operator in Minnesota is $47,777 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,712
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,425 to $52,977
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,373

10% $41,373

50% (Median) $47,777

90% $57,712

3D Printer Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,977	$4,415	$1,019	$25
Average	$47,777	$3,981	$919	$23
25th Percentile	$44,425	$3,702	$854	$21

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Key Factors That Influence 3D Printer Operator Salaries

A 3D Printer 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 Printer Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 3D Printer 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): $46,693
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,551
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,270
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,937
Expert (over 8 years): $68,187

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
3D Printer Operator	less than 1 year	$46,693
Production Technician II	1-2 years	$57,551
Production Technician III	2-4 years	$64,270
Production Technician IV	5-8 years	$70,937
Production Team Leader	over 8 years	$68,187

How Do 3D Printer 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 Printer Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,694.
California: $51,498.
Massachusetts: $50,811.

District of Columbia $51,694 California $51,498 Massachusetts $50,811 Washington $50,625 New Jersey $50,606 Alaska $50,541 Connecticut $49,896 New York $49,635

Hawaii $48,799 Rhode Island $48,407 Maryland $48,141 Minnesota $47,777 Colorado $47,636 Illinois $47,590 Oregon $47,412 Delaware $47,282

New Hampshire $47,199 Virginia $47,016 Pennsylvania $46,479 Nevada $46,208 North Dakota $46,119 Michigan $45,979 Wisconsin $45,928 Vermont $45,825

Texas $45,540 Maine $45,521 Arizona $45,493 Ohio $45,461 Georgia $45,031 Indiana $44,816 Wyoming $44,774 Utah $44,709

Iowa $44,681 Kansas $44,457 Louisiana $44,392 North Carolina $44,368 Missouri $44,359 Florida $44,177 Montana $44,079 Nebraska $43,985

Kentucky $43,934 South Carolina $43,747 Tennessee $43,631 Idaho $43,584 New Mexico $43,243 Oklahoma $43,168 Alabama $42,893 South Dakota $42,431

Arkansas $42,179 West Virginia $42,043 Mississippi $41,637

Top Paying Cities for 3D Printer 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:

Conger: $45,742
Courtland: $45,690
Darfur: $45,455

Conger, MN $45,742

Courtland, MN $45,690

Darfur, MN $45,455

Delavan, MN $45,463

Eagle Lake, MN $46,121

Easton, MN $45,480

Ellendale, MN $46,122

Elmore, MN $45,245

Elysian, MN $46,351

Emmons, MN $45,382

Essig, MN $45,515

Fairmont, MN $45,366

Freeborn, MN $45,807

Frost, MN $45,318

Garden City, MN $45,459

Geneva, MN $46,237

Glenville, MN $45,580

Good Thunder, MN $45,541

Granada, MN $45,322

Hanska, MN $45,323

Hartland, MN $45,846

Hayward, MN $45,843

Henderson, MN $46,636

Hollandale, MN $46,037

Hope, MN $46,262

Huntley, MN $45,428

Janesville, MN $46,030

Kasota, MN $46,204

Kiester, MN $45,390

Kilkenny, MN $46,573

Lafayette, MN $45,781

Lake Crystal, MN $45,532

La Salle, MN $45,408

Le Center, MN $46,669

Le Sueur, MN $46,568

Lewisville, MN $45,361

Madelia, MN $45,396

Madison Lake, MN $46,249

Mapleton, MN $45,564

Minnesota Lake, MN $45,587

Montgomery, MN $46,836

New Prague, MN $47,416

New Richland, MN $45,956

New Ulm, MN $45,509

Nicollet, MN $45,939

Northrop, MN $45,645

Pemberton, MN $45,796

Saint Clair, MN $46,089

Saint James, MN $45,363

Saint Peter, MN $46,308

Sanborn, MN $45,182

Searles, MN $45,437

Sleepy Eye, MN $45,289

Springfield, MN $45,246

Truman, MN $45,375

Twin Lakes, MN $45,505

Vernon Center, MN $45,429

Waldorf, MN $45,691

Waseca, MN $46,111

Waterville, MN $46,431

Wells, MN $45,591

Winnebago, MN $45,456

Windom, MN $45,299

Adrian, MN $44,120

Alpha, MN $45,167

Arco, MN $45,105

Avoca, MN $45,078

Balaton, MN $44,992

Beaver Creek, MN $42,990

Bigelow, MN $44,540

Bingham Lake, MN $45,231

Brewster, MN $45,100

Butterfield, MN $45,283

Ceylon, MN $45,202

Chandler, MN $44,367

Currie, MN $45,162

Dovray, MN $45,338

Dunnell, MN $45,133

Starbuck, MN $45,138

Morris, MN $45,167

Crane Lake, MN $44,700

Cromwell, MN $44,870

Grand Rapids, MN $44,883

Ely, MN $44,766

Embarrass, MN $44,702

Esko, MN $44,858

Eveleth, MN $44,770

Finlayson, MN $44,992

Floodwood, MN $44,743

Forbes, MN $44,624

Gilbert, MN $44,758

Goodland, MN $44,689

Hibbing, MN $44,657

Hill City, MN $44,831

Holyoke, MN $44,866

Hoyt Lakes, MN $44,765

Iron, MN $44,635

Jacobson, MN $44,717

Keewatin, MN $44,858

Kerrick, MN $44,944

Kettle River, MN $44,942

Kinney, MN $44,704

Mcgregor, MN $44,875

Makinen, MN $44,711

Marble, MN $44,830

Meadowlands, MN $44,722

Melrude, MN $44,704

Moose Lake, MN $45,040

Afton, MN $47,882

Almelund, MN $46,689

Bayport, MN $47,803

Bethel, MN $47,396

Braham, MN $46,031

Brook Park, MN $45,310

Cambridge, MN $46,560

Cannon Falls, MN $46,769

Castle Rock, MN $47,525

Cedar, MN $47,612

Center City, MN $46,993

Chisago City, MN $47,401

Circle Pines, MN $48,236

Cottage Grove, MN $48,003

Dalbo, MN $46,024

Wirt, MN $44,753

Thief River Falls, MN $45,020

Alvarado, MN $44,881

Angle Inlet, MN $44,861

Argyle, MN $44,936

Badger, MN $44,965

Brooks, MN $44,977

Crookston, MN $44,901

Donaldson, MN $44,956

East Grand Forks, MN $44,826

Euclid, MN $44,857

Fisher, MN $44,828

Gatzke, MN $44,888

Goodridge, MN $44,920

Greenbush, MN $44,967

Grygla, MN $44,868

Hallock, MN $45,077

Halma, MN $44,954

Humboldt, MN $45,051

Karlstad, MN $44,984

Kennedy, MN $44,977

Lake Bronson, MN $44,945

Lancaster, MN $44,948

Mentor, MN $44,963

Middle River, MN $44,941

Newfolden, MN $44,952

Noyes, MN $45,091

Oak Island, MN $44,859

Oklee, MN $44,986

Oslo, MN $44,894

Plummer, MN $44,967

Red Lake Falls, MN $44,944

Roseau, MN $44,994

Saint Hilaire, MN $44,971

Saint Vincent, MN $45,055

Salol, MN $44,955

Stephen, MN $44,936

Strandquist, MN $44,922

Strathcona, MN $44,917

Viking, MN $44,900

Wannaska, MN $44,940

Warren, MN $44,883

Warroad, MN $45,008

Edgerton, MN $44,125

Georgetown, MN $44,976

Glyndon, MN $44,971

Morton, MN $45,217

Murdock, MN $45,124

New London, MN $45,520

Norcross, MN $44,998

Odessa, MN $44,964

Olivia, MN $45,210

Ortonville, MN $45,058

Pennock, MN $45,303

Porter, MN $45,049

Prinsburg, MN $45,228

Raymond, MN $45,164

Redwood Falls, MN $45,211

Renville, MN $45,162

Sacred Heart, MN $45,135

Seaforth, MN $45,267

Spicer, MN $45,562

Sunburg, MN $45,267

Taunton, MN $45,120

Vesta, MN $45,116

Wabasso, MN $45,166

Wanda, MN $45,331

Watson, MN $45,144

Wheaton, MN $45,051

Wood Lake, MN $45,127

Saint Cloud, MN $46,060

Albany, MN $45,794

Alexandria, MN $45,223

Ashby, MN $45,111

Avon, MN $45,929

Barrett, MN $45,082

Belgrade, MN $45,475

Bock, MN $46,023

Bowlus, MN $45,739

Brandon, MN $45,122

Brooten, MN $45,330

Buckman, MN $45,816

Burtrum, MN $45,556

Carlos, MN $45,128

Cold Spring, MN $45,975

Collegeville, MN $45,982

Cyrus, MN $45,115

Dalton, MN $45,091

Elrosa, MN $45,703

Waltham, MN $46,373

Evansville, MN $45,098

Farwell, MN $45,119

Flensburg, MN $45,578

Foley, MN $45,938

Foreston, MN $45,947

Freeport, MN $45,706

Garfield, MN $45,130

Gilman, MN $45,925

Glenwood, MN $45,222

Greenwald, MN $45,684

Grey Eagle, MN $45,533

Hillman, MN $45,506

Hoffman, MN $45,120

Holdingford, MN $45,800

Holmes City, MN $45,116

Isle, MN $45,017

Kensington, MN $45,105

Lastrup, MN $45,513

Little Falls, MN $45,549

Long Prairie, MN $45,372

Lowry, MN $45,129

Mc Grath, MN $44,886

Melrose, MN $45,617

Milaca, MN $45,881

Miltona, MN $45,127

Nelson, MN $45,139

New Munich, MN $45,683

Oak Park, MN $45,979

Ogilvie, MN $45,709

Onamia, MN $45,366

Osakis, MN $45,275

Parkers Prairie, MN $45,080

Paynesville, MN $45,832

Pease, MN $46,029

Pierz, MN $45,539

Rice, MN $45,907

Richmond, MN $45,901

Rockville, MN $46,010

Roscoe, MN $45,867

Royalton, MN $45,829

Saint Joseph, MN $46,035

Saint Stephen, MN $45,948

Saint Martin, MN $45,848

Sartell, MN $46,009

Sauk Centre, MN $45,454

Sauk Rapids, MN $45,986

Nashua, MN $45,054

Naytahwaush, MN $45,092

New York Mills, MN $45,073

Nielsville, MN $44,964

Ogema, MN $44,992

Osage, MN $45,027

Ottertail, MN $45,112

Pelican Rapids, MN $45,066

Perham, MN $45,112

Perley, MN $44,997

Ponsford, MN $44,988

Richville, MN $45,073

Richwood, MN $45,013

Rochert, MN $45,030

Rothsay, MN $45,012

Sabin, MN $44,982

Shelly, MN $45,014

Tintah, MN $45,023

Twin Valley, MN $44,986

Ulen, MN $44,981

Underwood, MN $45,101

Vergas, MN $45,065

Vining, MN $45,062

Waubun, MN $44,994

Wendell, MN $45,041

White Earth, MN $45,136

Winger, MN $44,995

Wolf Lake, MN $45,028

Wolverton, MN $45,043

Bemidji, MN $45,084

Bagley, MN $45,028

Baudette, MN $44,917

Bena, MN $44,854

Big Falls, MN $44,718

Bigfork, MN $44,761

Birchdale, MN $44,770

Blackduck, MN $44,923

Bowstring, MN $44,814

Cass Lake, MN $44,991

Clearbrook, MN $45,010

Deer River, MN $44,848

Talmoon, MN $44,828

Effie, MN $44,724

Federal Dam, MN $44,929

Gonvick, MN $44,991

Gully, MN $44,957

Hines, MN $44,946

International Falls, MN $44,922

Kelliher, MN $44,894

Lengby, MN $45,007

Leonard, MN $44,977

Littlefork, MN $44,801

Loman, MN $44,792

Longville, MN $44,962

Marcell, MN $44,775

Margie, MN $44,753

Max, MN $44,818

Mizpah, MN $44,826

Northome, MN $44,821

Outing, MN $44,898

Pennington, MN $44,908

Ponemah, MN $44,992

Puposky, MN $44,959

Ranier, MN $45,103

Kabetogama, MN $44,756

Redby, MN $45,044

Redlake, MN $44,984

Remer, MN $44,864

Roosevelt, MN $44,915

Shevlin, MN $44,988

Solway, MN $45,000

South International Falls, MN $44,929

Spring Lake, MN $44,829

Squaw Lake, MN $44,822

Swift, MN $44,918

Tenstrike, MN $44,970

Trail, MN $44,940

Swanville, MN $45,530

Moorhead, MN $44,951

Upsala, MN $45,677

Villard, MN $45,246

Wahkon, MN $45,267

Waite Park, MN $46,059

West Union, MN $45,408

Brainerd, MN $45,185

Baxter, MN $45,240

Ah Gwah Ching, MN $45,028

Aitkin, MN $44,983

Akeley, MN $45,008

Aldrich, MN $45,055

Backus, MN $45,003

Benedict, MN $44,985

Bertha, MN $45,086

Browerville, MN $45,206

Clarissa, MN $45,148

Crosby, MN $45,028

Crosslake, MN $45,059

Cushing, MN $45,225

Deerwood, MN $45,064

Eagle Bend, MN $45,085

Emily, MN $44,939

Fifty Lakes, MN $44,941

Fort Ripley, MN $45,304

Garrison, MN $45,226

Hackensack, MN $44,997

Hewitt, MN $45,065

Ironton, MN $45,077

Jenkins, MN $45,061

Lake George, MN $45,024

Lake Hubert, MN $45,098

Laporte, MN $44,996

Menahga, MN $45,045

Merrifield, MN $45,063

Motley, MN $45,039

Nevis, MN $45,029

Nisswa, MN $45,102

Palisade, MN $44,836

Park Rapids, MN $45,057

Pequot Lakes, MN $45,069

Pillager, MN $45,089

Pine River, MN $45,008

Randall, MN $45,382

Sebeka, MN $45,021

Nimrod, MN $45,016

Staples, MN $45,073

Verndale, MN $45,042

Wadena, MN $45,111

Walker, MN $45,025

Detroit Lakes, MN $45,117

Ada, MN $44,982

Audubon, MN $45,057

Barnesville, MN $45,004

Battle Lake, MN $45,108

Bejou, MN $44,940

Beltrami, MN $44,976

Bluffton, MN $45,066

Borup, MN $44,978

Breckenridge, MN $45,156

Callaway, MN $45,008

Campbell, MN $45,051

Climax, MN $44,901

Clitherall, MN $45,079

Comstock, MN $44,998

Deer Creek, MN $45,066

Dent, MN $45,076

Dilworth, MN $44,948

Elbow Lake, MN $45,093

Elizabeth, MN $45,066

Erhard, MN $45,054

Erskine, MN $45,016

Felton, MN $44,969

Fergus Falls, MN $45,141

Fertile, MN $44,995

Flom, MN $44,974

Fosston, MN $45,030

Foxhome, MN $45,017

Frazee, MN $45,068

Gary, MN $44,942

Halstad, MN $45,010

Wabasha, MN $46,265

Hawley, MN $44,977

Hendrum, MN $44,999

Henning, MN $45,085

Hitterdal, MN $44,980

Kent, MN $45,027

Lake Park, MN $44,988

Mcintosh, MN $45,014

Mahnomen, MN $45,013

Wilton, MN $44,988

Waskish, MN $44,803

Williams, MN $44,922

Mountain Iron, MN $44,675

Cotton, MN $44,769

Wayzata, MN $48,311

Navarre, MN $48,316

Young America, MN $47,207

Winsted, MN $46,724

Winthrop, MN $45,916

Zimmerman, MN $46,521

Minneapolis, MN $48,771

Nashwauk, MN $44,680

Orr, MN $44,696

Nett Lake, MN $44,985

Pengilly, MN $44,702

Virginia, MN $44,755

Saginaw, MN $44,838

Sawyer, MN $44,844

Side Lake, MN $44,683

Soudan, MN $44,816

Sturgeon Lake, MN $45,017

Swan River, MN $44,691

Swatara, MN $44,804

Taconite, MN $44,852

Tamarack, MN $44,795

Tower, MN $44,748

Twig, MN $44,851

Warba, MN $44,733

Willow River, MN $45,056

Winton, MN $45,025

Wrenshall, MN $44,856

Wright, MN $44,827

Duluth, MN $44,859

Rochester, MN $46,805

Adams, MN $45,875

Altura, MN $45,979

Austin, MN $46,143

Blooming Prairie, MN $46,413

Brownsdale, MN $46,311

Brownsville, MN $44,130

Dundas, MN $46,986

Elko New Market, MN $47,620

Faribault, MN $46,558

Farmington, MN $47,748

Forest Lake, MN $47,839

Frontenac, MN $46,327

Goodhue, MN $46,587

Grandy, MN $46,431

Grasston, MN $45,668

Hampton, MN $47,467

Harris, MN $46,515

Hastings, MN $47,594

Henriette, MN $45,681

Hinckley, MN $45,089

Hugo, MN $48,018

Isanti, MN $47,051

Lake City, MN $46,469

Lake Elmo, MN $48,082

Lakeland, MN $47,778

Lakeville, MN $47,857

Lindstrom, MN $47,182

Lonsdale, MN $47,138

Marine On Saint Croix, MN $47,655

Medford, MN $46,406

Mora, MN $45,434

Morristown, MN $46,396

Nerstrand, MN $46,452

Newport, MN $48,253

North Branch, MN $46,995

Northfield, MN $47,179

Owatonna, MN $46,392

Pine City, MN $45,701

Randolph, MN $47,329

Red Wing, MN $46,491

Rock Creek, MN $46,017

Rosemount, MN $48,024

Rush City, MN $46,180

Saint Francis, MN $47,315

Saint Paul Park, MN $48,143

Sandstone, MN $45,075

Scandia, MN $47,502

Shafer, MN $47,023

South Saint Paul, MN $48,360

Inver Grove Heights, MN $48,245

Waverly, MN $46,779

Byron, MN $46,809

Caledonia, MN $44,327

Canton, MN $45,216

Chatfield, MN $46,301

Claremont, MN $46,524

Dakota, MN $44,233

Dexter, MN $46,392

Dodge Center, MN $46,594

Dover, MN $46,404

Eitzen, MN $44,328

Elgin, MN $46,688

Elkton, MN $46,224

Eyota, MN $46,652

Fountain, MN $45,968

Grand Meadow, MN $46,371

Harmony, MN $45,368

Hayfield, MN $46,521

Hokah, MN $44,019

Homer, MN $44,548

Houston, MN $44,416

Kasson, MN $46,702

Kellogg, MN $46,181

Kenyon, MN $46,612

La Crescent, MN $44,009

Lanesboro, MN $45,378

Lansing, MN $46,230

Le Roy, MN $45,715

Lewiston, MN $45,433

Lyle, MN $45,696

Mabel, MN $45,089

Mantorville, MN $46,696

Mazeppa, MN $46,631

Millville, MN $46,586

Minnesota City, MN $45,458

Oronoco, MN $46,809

Ostrander, MN $46,144

Peterson, MN $45,297

Pine Island, MN $46,697

Plainview, MN $46,423

Preston, MN $45,589

Racine, MN $46,529

Reads Landing, MN $46,257

Rollingstone, MN $45,654

Rose Creek, MN $45,908

Rushford, MN $44,984

Saint Charles, MN $46,179

Sargeant, MN $46,448

Spring Grove, MN $44,695

Spring Valley, MN $46,285

Stewartville, MN $46,651

Taopi, MN $45,780

Utica, MN $45,765

Ellsworth, MN $43,695

Fulda, MN $45,009

Garvin, MN $45,148

Hardwick, MN $43,557

Hendricks, MN $44,987

Heron Lake, MN $45,219

Hills, MN $42,930

Holland, MN $44,429

Ihlen, MN $43,597

Iona, MN $44,600

Ivanhoe, MN $45,079

Jackson, MN $45,212

Jasper, MN $43,388

Jeffers, MN $45,216

Kanaranzi, MN $43,580

Kenneth, MN $43,854

Lake Benton, MN $44,752

Lakefield, MN $45,148

Lake Wilson, MN $44,612

Lamberton, MN $45,176

Leota, MN $44,252

Lismore, MN $44,211

Luverne, MN $43,374

Lynd, MN $45,172

Magnolia, MN $43,655

Mountain Lake, MN $45,295

Odin, MN $45,284

Okabena, MN $45,204

Ormsby, MN $45,307

Pipestone, MN $44,181

Reading, MN $44,637

Revere, MN $45,154

Round Lake, MN $45,064

Rushmore, MN $44,359

Russell, MN $45,145

Ruthton, MN $44,671

Sherburn, MN $45,272

Slayton, MN $44,877

Steen, MN $43,241

Storden, MN $45,202

Tracy, MN $45,194

Trimont, MN $45,332

Trosky, MN $43,702

Tyler, MN $44,929

Walnut Grove, MN $45,163

Welcome, MN $45,333

Westbrook, MN $45,204

Wilmont, MN $44,485

Woodstock, MN $44,384

Worthington, MN $44,884

Beaver Bay, MN $44,834

Brimson, MN $44,687

Finland, MN $44,767

Grand Marais, MN $44,859

Grand Portage, MN $44,823

Hovland, MN $44,810

Isabella, MN $44,671

Knife River, MN $44,848

Lutsen, MN $44,836

Schroeder, MN $44,809

Silver Bay, MN $44,836

Tofte, MN $44,790

Two Harbors, MN $44,852

Adolph, MN $44,859

Alborn, MN $44,797

Angora, MN $44,649

Askov, MN $45,107

Aurora, MN $44,781

Babbitt, MN $44,774

Barnum, MN $44,860

Biwabik, MN $44,829

Bovey, MN $44,757

Britt, MN $44,680

Brookston, MN $44,822

Bruno, MN $45,005

Buhl, MN $44,709

Calumet, MN $44,857

Canyon, MN $44,807

Carlton, MN $44,851

Chisholm, MN $44,704

Cloquet, MN $44,845

Cohasset, MN $44,883

Coleraine, MN $44,972

Cook, MN $44,693

Albertville, MN $47,343

Annandale, MN $46,134

Anoka, MN $47,715

Andover, MN $48,017

Hopkins, MN $48,588

Burnsville, MN $48,173

Arlington, MN $46,456

Becker, MN $46,211

Big Lake, MN $46,465

Bird Island, MN $45,195

Osseo, MN $48,250

Brownton, MN $46,077

Buffalo, MN $46,908

Buffalo Lake, MN $45,543

Carver, MN $47,687

Champlin, MN $48,224

Chanhassen, MN $48,189

Chaska, MN $47,924

Clear Lake, MN $46,014

Clearwater, MN $46,005

Cokato, MN $46,226

Cologne, MN $47,510

Crystal Bay, MN $48,191

Darwin, MN $46,028

Dassel, MN $46,196

Dayton, MN $47,998

Delano, MN $47,465

Eden Valley, MN $45,905

Elk River, MN $47,219

Excelsior, MN $48,109

Fairfax, MN $45,270

Franklin, MN $45,196

Gaylord, MN $46,247

Gibbon, MN $45,538

Glencoe, MN $46,459

Green Isle, MN $46,700

Hamburg, MN $47,030

Hamel, MN $48,135

Hanover, MN $47,681

Hector, MN $45,310

Eden Prairie, MN $48,445

Minnetonka, MN $48,422

Maple Plain, MN $47,989

Howard Lake, MN $46,471

Hutchinson, MN $46,036

Jordan, MN $47,698

Kimball, MN $45,970

Lester Prairie, MN $46,791

Litchfield, MN $45,859

Long Lake, MN $48,197

Loretto, MN $47,796

Maple Lake, MN $46,294

Mayer, MN $47,223

Dennison, MN $46,551

Stacy, MN $47,406

Stanchfield, MN $46,229

Stillwater, MN $47,899

Taylors Falls, MN $46,658

Vermillion, MN $47,668

Warsaw, MN $46,508

Webster, MN $47,426

Welch, MN $46,848

Willernie, MN $48,189

Wyoming, MN $47,615

Saint Paul, MN $48,529

Mendota, MN $48,577

Minnetonka Beach, MN $48,206

Monticello, MN $46,445

Montrose, MN $47,078

Mound, MN $47,956

New Auburn, MN $46,450

New Germany, MN $47,054

Norwood Young America, MN $47,191

Plato, MN $46,877

Princeton, MN $46,218

Prior Lake, MN $47,970

Rockford, MN $47,678

Rogers, MN $47,873

Saint Bonifacius, MN $47,798

Saint Michael, MN $47,417

Santiago, MN $46,158

Savage, MN $48,232

Shakopee, MN $48,037

Silver Creek, MN $46,206

Silver Lake, MN $46,385

South Haven, MN $46,014

Norwood, MN $47,162

Spring Park, MN $48,079

Stewart, MN $45,756

Victoria, MN $47,926

Waconia, MN $47,616

Watertown, MN $47,431

Watkins, MN $45,945

Wanamingo, MN $46,621

West Concord, MN $46,593

Winona, MN $44,764

Stockton, MN $45,360

Wykoff, MN $46,163

Zumbro Falls, MN $46,639

Zumbrota, MN $46,615

Mankato, MN $45,999

Albert Lea, MN $45,888

Alden, MN $45,544

Amboy, MN $45,438

Belle Plaine, MN $47,319

Blue Earth, MN $45,364

Bricelyn, MN $45,391

Clarks Grove, MN $45,962

Cleveland, MN $46,423

Comfrey, MN $45,235

Willmar, MN $45,473

Alberta, MN $45,074

Appleton, MN $45,126

Atwater, MN $45,592

Barry, MN $45,097

Beardsley, MN $44,906

Bellingham, MN $44,981

Belview, MN $45,117

Benson, MN $45,166

Blomkest, MN $45,187

Boyd, MN $45,105

Browns Valley, MN $44,925

Canby, MN $45,025

Chokio, MN $45,076

Clara City, MN $45,180

Clarkfield, MN $45,139

Clements, MN $45,180

Clinton, MN $44,983

Clontarf, MN $45,095

Correll, MN $45,017

Cosmos, MN $45,578

Cottonwood, MN $45,155

Danube, MN $45,164

Danvers, MN $45,078

Dawson, MN $45,135

Donnelly, MN $45,073

Dumont, MN $45,013

Echo, MN $45,106

Ghent, MN $45,177

Graceville, MN $44,990

Granite Falls, MN $45,178

Grove City, MN $45,695

Hancock, MN $45,128

Hanley Falls, MN $45,126

Herman, MN $45,057

Holloway, MN $45,073

Kandiyohi, MN $45,506

Kerkhoven, MN $45,166

Lake Lillian, MN $45,370

Lucan, MN $45,143

Madison, MN $45,041

Marietta, MN $44,884

Marshall, MN $45,241

Maynard, MN $45,130

Milan, MN $45,135

Milroy, MN $45,133

Minneota, MN $45,163

Montevideo, MN $45,186

Morgan, MN $45,215

3D Printer Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 3D Printer Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 44% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, 3D Printer Operator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view 3D Printer Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a 3D Printer Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$58,287	$28.0	22%
Internet	$55,899	$27.0	17%
Aerospace & Defense	$53,510	$26.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$52,554	$25.0	10%
Financial Services	$52,554	$25.0	10%

3D Printer Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 3D Printer 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.

$44,425

Average $47,777/year

$52,977

$3,702

Average $3,981/month

$4,415

$854

Average $919/week

$1,019

$21

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,977	$4,415	$1,019	$25
Average	$47,777	$3,981	$919	$23
25th Percentile	$44,425	$3,702	$854	$21

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