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 $45,949 for beginners, reaching about $63,247 at mid-level, and approach $67,101 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 Virginia

How much does a 3D Printer Operator make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a 3D Printer Operator in Virginia is $47,016 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): $56,792
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,717 to $52,133
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,714

10% $40,714

50% (Median) $47,016

90% $56,792

3D Printer Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,133	$4,344	$1,003	$25
Average	$47,016	$3,918	$904	$23
25th Percentile	$43,717	$3,643	$841	$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): $45,949
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,635
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,247
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,807
Expert (over 8 years): $67,101

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
3D Printer Operator	less than 1 year	$45,949
Production Technician II	1-2 years	$56,635
Production Technician III	2-4 years	$63,247
Production Technician IV	5-8 years	$69,807
Production Team Leader	over 8 years	$67,101

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:

Ivanhoe: $43,238
Lambsburg: $43,330
Laurel Fork: $43,379

Ivanhoe, VA $43,238

Lambsburg, VA $43,330

Laurel Fork, VA $43,379

Marion, VA $43,013

Max Meadows, VA $43,307

Meadowview, VA $42,625

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $42,971

Rocky Gap, VA $42,995

Ruther Glen, VA $45,353

Sealston, VA $46,527

Sharps, VA $45,154

Spotsylvania, VA $45,777

Sparta, VA $45,537

Stafford, VA $47,870

Stratford, VA $46,037

Tappahannock, VA $45,433

Thornburg, VA $45,928

Unionville, VA $45,183

Village, VA $45,376

Warsaw, VA $45,537

Weems, VA $44,644

Sandy Point, VA $45,597

White Stone, VA $44,520

Wicomico Church, VA $44,844

Woodford, VA $45,740

Zacata, VA $45,895

Winchester, VA $45,679

Bentonville, VA $45,288

Berryville, VA $46,338

Boyce, VA $46,423

Brucetown, VA $45,710

Chester Gap, VA $46,152

Clear Brook, VA $45,480

Cross Junction, VA $44,005

Fishers Hill, VA $44,637

Flint Hill, VA $45,902

Front Royal, VA $45,929

Gore, VA $44,251

Hume, VA $46,522

Huntly, VA $45,979

Strasburg, VA $44,463

Linden, VA $46,635

Markham, VA $46,625

Maurertown, VA $43,858

Middletown, VA $45,331

Millwood, VA $46,340

Rileyville, VA $44,781

Earlysville, VA $44,124

Esmont, VA $43,716

Faber, VA $43,522

Fishersville, VA $43,928

Free Union, VA $44,051

Gordonsville, VA $44,513

Greenwood, VA $43,874

Ivy, VA $44,143

Keene, VA $43,893

Keswick, VA $44,230

Locust Dale, VA $44,712

Lovingston, VA $43,055

Lyndhurst, VA $43,380

Montpelier Station, VA $44,524

Nellysford, VA $43,430

North Garden, VA $43,850

Orange, VA $44,959

Palmyra, VA $44,249

Piney River, VA $42,855

Quinque, VA $44,237

Roseland, VA $43,020

Ruckersville, VA $44,218

Schuyler, VA $43,562

Shipman, VA $43,049

Somerset, VA $44,526

Stanardsville, VA $44,090

Troy, VA $44,298

Tyro, VA $43,137

Waynesboro, VA $43,994

White Hall, VA $44,073

Woodberry Forest, VA $44,698

Achilles, VA $44,019

Amelia Court House, VA $44,836

Ark, VA $44,299

Arvonia, VA $43,906

Ashland, VA $45,272

Aylett, VA $45,294

Barhamsville, VA $44,641

Beaumont, VA $44,825

Beaverdam, VA $45,268

Bena, VA $44,006

Bohannon, VA $44,186

Bremo Bluff, VA $44,191

Bruington, VA $45,203

Bumpass, VA $45,200

Cardinal, VA $44,206

Cartersville, VA $44,556

Charles City, VA $44,921

Christchurch, VA $44,554

Church View, VA $44,657

Cobbs Creek, VA $44,329

Columbia, VA $44,441

Crozier, VA $45,124

Cumberland, VA $44,194

Deltaville, VA $44,365

Diggs, VA $44,203

Redwood, VA $43,019

Rich Creek, VA $43,166

Ridgeway, VA $43,466

Riner, VA $43,161

Ripplemead, VA $43,049

Rocky Mount, VA $43,058

Salem, VA $42,848

Sandy Level, VA $43,150

Shawsville, VA $42,980

Spencer, VA $43,456

Staffordsville, VA $43,239

Stanleytown, VA $43,538

Stuart, VA $43,444

Thaxton, VA $42,928

Troutville, VA $42,912

Union Hall, VA $43,065

Vesta, VA $43,389

Villamont, VA $42,907

Vinton, VA $42,827

Wirtz, VA $42,933

Woolwine, VA $43,359

Bristol, VA $41,770

Abingdon, VA $42,390

Andover, VA $42,264

Appalachia, VA $42,264

Bee, VA $42,786

Ben Hur, VA $42,439

Big Stone Gap, VA $41,887

Birchleaf, VA $42,828

Blackwater, VA $41,939

Castlewood, VA $42,061

Cleveland, VA $42,572

Clinchco, VA $42,790

Clintwood, VA $42,742

Coeburn, VA $42,334

Damascus, VA $42,722

Dante, VA $42,574

Davenport, VA $42,869

Dryden, VA $42,024

Duffield, VA $41,668

Dungannon, VA $41,820

East Stone Gap, VA $41,975

Ewing, VA $42,975

Fort Blackmore, VA $41,552

Gate City, VA $41,269

Haysi, VA $43,035

Hiltons, VA $41,366

Honaker, VA $42,810

Jonesville, VA $42,542

Keokee, VA $42,148

Lebanon, VA $42,407

Mc Clure, VA $42,583

Mendota, VA $41,783

Nickelsville, VA $41,608

Nora, VA $42,471

Norton, VA $42,309

Pennington Gap, VA $42,138

Pound, VA $42,484

Rosedale, VA $42,763

Rose Hill, VA $42,900

Saint Charles, VA $42,385

Saint Paul, VA $42,330

Weber City, VA $41,143

Whitetop, VA $42,889

Wise, VA $42,422

Pulaski, VA $43,350

Atkins, VA $42,983

Austinville, VA $43,331

Barren Springs, VA $43,368

Bastian, VA $42,990

Bland, VA $43,090

Broadford, VA $42,945

Cana, VA $43,397

Ceres, VA $42,948

Chilhowie, VA $42,934

Cripple Creek, VA $43,128

Crockett, VA $43,118

Draper, VA $43,314

Dugspur, VA $43,345

Elk Creek, VA $43,098

Emory, VA $42,813

Fancy Gap, VA $43,360

Fries, VA $43,243

Galax, VA $43,313

Glade Spring, VA $42,728

Rural Retreat, VA $43,063

Saltville, VA $42,953

Speedwell, VA $43,091

Sugar Grove, VA $42,994

Tannersville, VA $42,919

Troutdale, VA $42,963

Willis, VA $43,322

Woodlawn, VA $43,340

Wytheville, VA $43,218

Staunton, VA $43,941

Augusta Springs, VA $43,755

Bacova, VA $43,550

Blue Grass, VA $43,567

Brownsburg, VA $43,307

Buena Vista, VA $42,952

Churchville, VA $44,063

Clifton Forge, VA $43,403

Covington, VA $43,167

Craigsville, VA $43,760

Crimora, VA $44,109

Deerfield, VA $43,794

Doe Hill, VA $43,757

Fairfield, VA $43,243

Fort Defiance, VA $44,141

Glen Wilton, VA $43,238

Goshen, VA $43,572

Greenville, VA $43,545

Grottoes, VA $44,149

Head Waters, VA $43,829

Hot Springs, VA $43,428

Iron Gate, VA $43,477

Lexington, VA $43,319

Low Moor, VA $43,376

Mc Dowell, VA $43,774

Middlebrook, VA $43,555

Millboro, VA $43,590

Mint Spring, VA $43,774

Montebello, VA $43,159

Monterey, VA $43,648

Mount Sidney, VA $44,161

Mustoe, VA $43,721

New Hope, VA $44,135

Port Republic, VA $44,125

Raphine, VA $43,359

Rockbridge Baths, VA $43,402

Selma, VA $43,418

Steeles Tavern, VA $43,449

Stuarts Draft, VA $43,611

Swoope, VA $43,864

Verona, VA $44,161

Vesuvius, VA $43,061

Warm Springs, VA $43,563

West Augusta, VA $43,890

Weyers Cave, VA $44,171

Williamsville, VA $43,799

Lynchburg, VA $42,309

Altavista, VA $42,711

Alton, VA $43,644

Amherst, VA $42,597

Appomattox, VA $42,673

Bedford, VA $42,934

Big Island, VA $42,699

Blairs, VA $43,634

Brookneal, VA $42,880

Buffalo Junction, VA $43,782

Callands, VA $43,423

Chatham, VA $43,458

Clifford, VA $42,662

Clover, VA $43,538

Cluster Springs, VA $43,780

Coleman Falls, VA $42,484

Concord, VA $42,368

Crystal Hill, VA $43,470

Danville, VA $43,668

Hillsville, VA $43,397

Carson, VA $45,069

Hiwassee, VA $43,255

Independence, VA $43,104

Annandale, VA $51,288

Burke, VA $50,807

Dumfries, VA $49,320

Dunn Loring, VA $51,353

Fairfax, VA $50,586

Fairfax Station, VA $50,449

Falls Church, VA $51,398

Fort Belvoir, VA $50,777

Great Falls, VA $50,588

Greenway, VA $51,397

Lorton, VA $50,490

Merrifield, VA $51,235

Mc Lean, VA $51,393

West Mclean, VA $51,397

Mount Vernon, VA $50,967

Newington, VA $50,850

Dry Fork, VA $43,549

Brooke, VA $47,523

Evington, VA $42,544

Forest, VA $42,461

Gladstone, VA $42,710

Gladys, VA $42,711

Glasgow, VA $42,984

Goode, VA $42,602

Gretna, VA $43,149

Halifax, VA $43,632

Howardsville, VA $43,561

Hurt, VA $42,907

Java, VA $43,408

Ararat, VA $43,386

Axton, VA $43,520

Bassett, VA $43,489

Belspring, VA $43,263

Bent Mountain, VA $42,896

Blacksburg, VA $43,059

Blue Ridge, VA $42,882

Boones Mill, VA $42,866

Buchanan, VA $43,026

Callaway, VA $42,978

Christiansburg, VA $43,063

Cascade, VA $43,483

Catawba, VA $42,953

Check, VA $43,045

Claudville, VA $43,361

Cloverdale, VA $42,802

Collinsville, VA $43,633

Copper Hill, VA $42,988

Critz, VA $43,430

Daleville, VA $42,846

Dublin, VA $43,286

Eagle Rock, VA $43,151

Eggleston, VA $43,199

Elliston, VA $42,944

Ferrum, VA $43,218

Fieldale, VA $43,571

Fincastle, VA $42,979

Floyd, VA $43,222

Glade Hill, VA $43,029

Glen Lyn, VA $43,061

Goodview, VA $42,877

Hardy, VA $42,859

Henry, VA $43,283

Huddleston, VA $43,019

Keeling, VA $43,590

Chester, VA $45,281

Chesterfield, VA $45,254

Church Road, VA $45,105

Colonial Heights, VA $45,300

Courtland, VA $44,211

Dendron, VA $44,344

Dewitt, VA $44,960

Dinwiddie, VA $45,083

Disputanta, VA $45,120

Dolphin, VA $44,466

Drewryville, VA $44,114

Ebony, VA $43,810

Elberon, VA $44,161

Emporia, VA $44,214

Ford, VA $45,000

Franklin, VA $44,075

Freeman, VA $44,457

Gasburg, VA $43,904

Hopewell, VA $45,206

Ivor, VA $44,146

Jarratt, VA $44,596

Lawrenceville, VA $44,302

Mc Kenney, VA $44,843

Meredithville, VA $44,238

Newsoms, VA $43,929

Prince George, VA $45,249

Rawlings, VA $44,670

Sedley, VA $44,270

Skippers, VA $44,037

Spring Grove, VA $44,584

Stony Creek, VA $44,840

Surry, VA $44,053

Sussex, VA $44,739

Sutherland, VA $45,211

Valentines, VA $43,945

Wakefield, VA $44,327

Warfield, VA $44,706

Waverly, VA $44,675

White Plains, VA $43,921

Wilsons, VA $44,866

Yale, VA $44,558

Zuni, VA $44,129

Claremont, VA $44,643

Farmville, VA $43,806

Baskerville, VA $43,734

Indian Valley, VA $43,285

Mc Coy, VA $43,191

Martinsville, VA $43,561

Meadows Of Dan, VA $43,400

Moneta, VA $42,948

Montvale, VA $42,948

Narrows, VA $43,191

Newbern, VA $43,229

New Castle, VA $42,982

Newport, VA $43,080

New River, VA $43,348

Oriskany, VA $43,065

Paint Bank, VA $42,997

Parrott, VA $43,211

Patrick Springs, VA $43,480

Pearisburg, VA $43,234

Pembroke, VA $43,233

Penhook, VA $43,172

Pilot, VA $43,079

Pittsville, VA $43,151

Radford, VA $43,300

Long Island, VA $42,873

Lowry, VA $42,682

Lynch Station, VA $42,878

Madison Heights, VA $42,310

Monroe, VA $42,521

Naruna, VA $42,744

Nathalie, VA $43,261

Natural Bridge, VA $43,120

Natural Bridge Station, VA $42,934

Nelson, VA $43,847

Norwood, VA $42,874

Ringgold, VA $43,606

Rustburg, VA $42,408

Scottsburg, VA $43,691

Scottsville, VA $43,927

South Boston, VA $43,729

Spout Spring, VA $42,486

Sutherlin, VA $43,610

Sweet Briar, VA $42,435

Vernon Hill, VA $43,559

Virgilina, VA $43,743

Wingina, VA $43,128

Amonate, VA $43,033

Bandy, VA $42,938

Big Rock, VA $43,172

Bishop, VA $42,942

Bluefield, VA $43,075

Boissevain, VA $42,969

Breaks, VA $43,101

Burkes Garden, VA $42,986

Cedar Bluff, VA $43,049

Doran, VA $43,226

Falls Mills, VA $42,969

Grundy, VA $43,244

Horsepen, VA $42,959

Hurley, VA $43,022

Jewell Ridge, VA $43,049

Keen Mountain, VA $43,217

Mavisdale, VA $43,054

Maxie, VA $43,181

North Tazewell, VA $43,043

Oakwood, VA $43,242

Pilgrims Knob, VA $43,124

Pocahontas, VA $42,983

Pounding Mill, VA $43,110

Raven, VA $43,206

Red Ash, VA $43,246

Richlands, VA $43,221

Rowe, VA $43,069

Shortt Gap, VA $43,166

Swords Creek, VA $43,057

Tazewell, VA $42,975

Vansant, VA $43,058

Whitewood, VA $43,063

Wolford, VA $43,070

Boydton, VA $43,828

Bracey, VA $43,940

Brodnax, VA $44,110

Buckingham, VA $43,337

Burkeville, VA $44,008

Charlotte Court House, VA $43,378

Chase City, VA $43,602

Clarksville, VA $43,906

Crewe, VA $44,288

Cullen, VA $43,248

Dillwyn, VA $43,770

Drakes Branch, VA $43,597

Dundas, VA $44,246

Evergreen, VA $42,715

Fort Mitchell, VA $43,597

Green Bay, VA $43,765

Hampden Sydney, VA $43,872

Kenbridge, VA $44,009

Keysville, VA $43,593

La Crosse, VA $43,873

Lunenburg, VA $43,676

Meherrin, VA $43,681

Nottoway, VA $44,221

Pamplin, VA $43,103

Phenix, VA $42,909

Prospect, VA $43,374

Randolph, VA $43,448

Red House, VA $42,783

Red Oak, VA $43,658

Rice, VA $44,064

Saxe, VA $43,564

Skipwith, VA $43,689

South Hill, VA $43,857

Victoria, VA $43,830

Wylliesburg, VA $43,619

Roanoke, VA $42,772

Wachapreague, VA $44,411

Wardtown, VA $44,325

Wattsville, VA $44,453

Willis Wharf, VA $44,398

Windsor, VA $44,020

Withams, VA $44,418

Norfolk, VA $43,794

Newport News, VA $43,892

Fort Eustis, VA $43,909

Hampton, VA $43,919

Fort Monroe, VA $43,895

Poquoson, VA $43,905

Yorktown, VA $43,956

Lackey, VA $43,974

Seaford, VA $43,921

Portsmouth, VA $43,806

Fort Lee, VA $45,297

Petersburg, VA $45,297

Virginia State University, VA $45,297

Alberta, VA $44,402

Ammon, VA $44,997

Blackstone, VA $44,617

Boykins, VA $43,982

Branchville, VA $43,877

Capron, VA $44,198

Round Hill, VA $47,489

Catharpin, VA $49,268

Delaplane, VA $46,992

Ashburn, VA $49,472

Chantilly, VA $49,993

Gainesville, VA $48,867

Hamilton, VA $48,129

Lincoln, VA $48,082

Sterling, VA $50,074

Haymarket, VA $48,821

Herndon, VA $50,259

Leesburg, VA $48,695

Lovettsville, VA $47,616

Nokesville, VA $48,927

Upperville, VA $47,148

Warrenton, VA $47,319

Reston, VA $50,548

Waterford, VA $48,050

The Plains, VA $48,185

Doswell, VA $45,288

Dutton, VA $44,319

Fork Union, VA $44,327

Foster, VA $44,176

Glen Allen, VA $45,390

Gloucester, VA $44,272

Gloucester Point, VA $44,004

Goochland, VA $44,894

Grimstead, VA $44,288

Gum Spring, VA $44,894

Gwynn, VA $44,287

Hadensville, VA $44,824

Hallieford, VA $44,274

Hanover, VA $45,296

Hardyville, VA $44,406

Hartfield, VA $44,421

Hayes, VA $44,032

Henrico, VA $45,423

Hudgins, VA $44,253

Jamaica, VA $44,806

Jamestown, VA $44,133

Jetersville, VA $44,322

Kents Store, VA $44,426

King And Queen Court House, VA $44,873

King William, VA $45,106

Lanexa, VA $44,804

Lightfoot, VA $44,350

Little Plymouth, VA $44,817

Locust Hill, VA $44,554

Louisa, VA $44,887

Macon, VA $44,938

Maidens, VA $45,066

Manakin Sabot, VA $45,213

Mannboro, VA $44,919

Manquin, VA $45,238

Maryus, VA $44,010

Mascot, VA $44,685

Mathews, VA $44,203

Burgess, VA $44,969

Accomac, VA $44,376

Assawoman, VA $44,394

Atlantic, VA $44,454

Battery Park, VA $43,898

Belle Haven, VA $44,351

Birdsnest, VA $44,267

Bloxom, VA $44,444

Cape Charles, VA $44,206

Capeville, VA $44,215

Carrollton, VA $43,893

Carrsville, VA $44,093

Cheriton, VA $44,210

Chesapeake, VA $43,909

Chincoteague Island, VA $44,482

Wallops Island, VA $44,450

Craddockville, VA $44,358

Davis Wharf, VA $44,348

Eastville, VA $44,227

Exmore, VA $44,331

Franktown, VA $44,282

Greenbackville, VA $44,583

Greenbush, VA $44,456

Hacksneck, VA $44,332

Hallwood, VA $44,432

Harborton, VA $44,441

Horntown, VA $44,508

Oak Hall, VA $44,416

Isle Of Wight, VA $43,991

Jamesville, VA $44,307

Jenkins Bridge, VA $44,439

Keller, VA $44,386

Locustville, VA $44,384

Machipongo, VA $44,260

Mappsville, VA $44,422

Marionville, VA $44,259

Mears, VA $44,400

Melfa, VA $44,392

Modest Town, VA $44,506

Nassawadox, VA $44,306

Nelsonia, VA $44,510

New Church, VA $44,493

Onancock, VA $44,429

Onley, VA $44,380

Oyster, VA $44,221

Painter, VA $44,359

Parksley, VA $44,453

Pungoteague, VA $44,378

Quinby, VA $44,261

Rescue, VA $43,896

Sanford, VA $44,501

Saxis, VA $44,508

Seaview, VA $44,211

Smithfield, VA $43,943

Suffolk, VA $43,923

Tangier, VA $44,618

Tasley, VA $44,475

Temperanceville, VA $44,432

Townsend, VA $44,220

Virginia Beach, VA $44,494

Dulles, VA $50,562

Aldie, VA $48,966

Amissville, VA $46,583

Arcola, VA $49,456

Manassas, VA $49,538

Marshall, VA $47,267

Middleburg, VA $48,136

Catlett, VA $48,362

Centreville, VA $49,737

Clifton, VA $50,157

Orlean, VA $46,841

Paeonian Springs, VA $48,360

Paris, VA $46,841

Philomont, VA $47,993

Purcellville, VA $47,637

Bluemont, VA $47,000

Bristow, VA $49,153

Broad Run, VA $48,279

Calverton, VA $48,169

Casanova, VA $48,250

Rectortown, VA $47,208

Mechanicsville, VA $45,332

Midlothian, VA $45,263

Millers Tavern, VA $45,327

Mineral, VA $45,164

Moon, VA $44,222

Moseley, VA $45,112

New Canton, VA $44,135

New Kent, VA $45,084

New Point, VA $44,111

Newtown, VA $45,466

Norge, VA $44,415

North, VA $44,260

Oilville, VA $45,123

Onemo, VA $44,166

Ordinary, VA $44,070

Port Haywood, VA $44,104

Powhatan, VA $44,974

Providence Forge, VA $45,007

Quinton, VA $45,237

Rockville, VA $45,174

Ruthville, VA $44,914

Saint Stephens Church, VA $45,321

Saluda, VA $44,571

Sandston, VA $45,342

Sandy Hook, VA $44,886

Schley, VA $44,175

Severn, VA $44,034

Shacklefords, VA $44,595

State Farm, VA $45,087

Stevensville, VA $44,980

Studley, VA $45,329

Susan, VA $44,122

Toano, VA $44,554

Topping, VA $44,514

Trevilians, VA $44,859

Richmond, VA $45,436

Urbanna, VA $44,726

Wake, VA $44,447

Walkerton, VA $45,044

Ware Neck, VA $44,192

Water View, VA $44,717

West Point, VA $44,871

White Marsh, VA $44,119

Wicomico, VA $44,041

Williamsburg, VA $44,117

Woods Cross Roads, VA $44,277

Montpelier, VA $45,106

Oakton, VA $50,703

Occoquan, VA $50,330

Quantico, VA $48,657

Springfield, VA $51,154

Triangle, VA $49,009

Vienna, VA $51,154

Woodbridge, VA $49,966

Arlington, VA $51,412

Fort Myer, VA $51,413

Mattaponi, VA $44,703

Dhs, VA $51,412

Fort Valley, VA $44,448

Star Tannery, VA $44,013

Stephens City, VA $45,696

Stephenson, VA $45,726

Toms Brook, VA $44,423

White Post, VA $46,089

Woodstock, VA $44,056

Culpeper, VA $45,511

Aroda, VA $44,396

Banco, VA $44,547

Bealeton, VA $47,117

Boston, VA $45,390

Brandy Station, VA $46,309

Brightwood, VA $44,773

Castleton, VA $45,889

Elkwood, VA $46,248

Etlan, VA $44,670

Goldvein, VA $47,326

Graves Mill, VA $44,336

Haywood, VA $44,761

Hood, VA $44,056

Jeffersonton, VA $46,825

Leon, VA $44,962

Lignum, VA $45,981

Madison, VA $44,332

Midland, VA $47,587

Mitchells, VA $45,148

Oakpark, VA $44,613

Pratts, VA $44,327

Radiant, VA $44,491

Rapidan, VA $44,893

Remington, VA $46,743

Reva, VA $45,012

Richardsville, VA $46,365

Rixeyville, VA $46,245

Rochelle, VA $44,313

Somerville, VA $47,678

Sperryville, VA $44,968

Stevensburg, VA $46,073

Sumerduck, VA $46,755

Syria, VA $44,164

Viewtown, VA $46,275

Washington, VA $45,757

Wolftown, VA $44,060

Woodville, VA $45,412

Harrisonburg, VA $44,239

Basye, VA $43,886

Bergton, VA $43,751

Bridgewater, VA $44,157

Broadway, VA $44,020

Criders, VA $43,829

Dayton, VA $44,006

Edinburg, VA $43,961

Elkton, VA $44,093

Alexandria, VA $51,406

Fredericksburg, VA $46,578

Bowling Green, VA $45,674

Burr Hill, VA $45,680

Callao, VA $45,417

Caret, VA $45,958

Center Cross, VA $45,176

Champlain, VA $45,853

Coles Point, VA $46,025

Colonial Beach, VA $46,284

Corbin, VA $45,998

Dahlgren, VA $47,802

Dogue, VA $46,253

Dunnsville, VA $45,339

Edwardsville, VA $45,027

Farnham, VA $45,160

Garrisonville, VA $48,194

Hague, VA $45,692

Hartwood, VA $46,713

Haynesville, VA $45,655

Heathsville, VA $44,985

Hustle, VA $45,881

Irvington, VA $44,625

Jersey, VA $46,317

Kilmarnock, VA $44,662

King George, VA $47,039

Kinsale, VA $45,604

Ladysmith, VA $45,410

Lancaster, VA $44,772

Laneview, VA $44,880

Lively, VA $44,813

Locust Grove, VA $45,693

Loretto, VA $45,889

Lottsburg, VA $45,332

Merry Point, VA $44,702

Milford, VA $45,506

Mollusk, VA $44,718

Montross, VA $45,991

Morattico, VA $44,950

Mount Holly, VA $45,838

Ninde, VA $47,144

Nuttsville, VA $44,906

Oldhams, VA $45,567

Ophelia, VA $44,992

Partlow, VA $45,804

Port Royal, VA $45,878

Rappahannock Academy, VA $45,887

Reedville, VA $44,959

Rhoadesville, VA $45,262

Rollins Fork, VA $46,282

Fulks Run, VA $43,911

Hinton, VA $43,870

Keezletown, VA $44,084

Lacey Spring, VA $44,106

Linville, VA $44,083

Luray, VA $44,224

Mc Gaheysville, VA $44,135

Mount Crawford, VA $44,136

Mount Jackson, VA $43,992

Mount Solon, VA $43,998

New Market, VA $44,094

Orkney Springs, VA $43,897

Penn Laird, VA $44,154

Quicksburg, VA $44,036

Pleasant Valley, VA $44,131

Shenandoah, VA $44,109

Singers Glen, VA $44,080

Stanley, VA $44,112

Timberville, VA $44,101

Charlottesville, VA $44,180

Afton, VA $43,691

Arrington, VA $42,822

Barboursville, VA $44,352

Batesville, VA $44,075

Covesville, VA $43,695

Crozet, VA $44,096

Dyke, VA $44,074

Ruby, VA $47,964

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	$57,359	$28.0	22%
Internet	$55,008	$26.0	17%
Aerospace & Defense	$52,657	$25.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$51,717	$25.0	10%
Financial Services	$51,717	$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.

$43,717

Average $47,016/year

$52,133

$3,643

Average $3,918/month

$4,344

$841

Average $904/week

$1,003

$21

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,133	$4,344	$1,003	$25
Average	$47,016	$3,918	$904	$23
25th Percentile	$43,717	$3,643	$841	$21

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