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Cherry Picker Operator salary
Average cherry picker operator salary
$16.32
How much does a cherry picker operator make?
The average cherry picker operator salary in the United States is $33,956. Cherry picker operator salaries typically range between $27,000 and $41,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for cherry picker operators is $16.32 per hour.
Cherry picker operator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Cherry picker operators earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.
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Cherry Picker Operator Salaries By Experience Level
Cherry Picker Operator salary estimates from across the web
Average cherry picker operator salary by state
The average cherry picker operator salary in Hawaii, Alaska, and Maine are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average cherry picker operator salary states are Arkansas, Wisconsin, and Oklahoma.
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Highest paying states for cherry picker operators
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $39,955 | $19.21 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $38,670 | $18.59 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $38,040 | $18.29 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $36,564 | $17.58 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $35,712 | $17.17 |
| 6 | Nevada | $36,177 | $17.39 |
| 7 | Maine | $38,831 | $18.67 |
| 8 | Arizona | $36,509 | $17.55 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $37,095 | $17.83 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $40,168 | $19.31 |
| 11 | Utah | $36,782 | $17.68 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $33,868 | $16.28 |
| 13 | Washington | $38,045 | $18.29 |
| 14 | Ohio | $34,532 | $16.60 |
| 15 | Idaho | $36,225 | $17.42 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $37,052 | $17.81 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $35,741 | $17.18 |
| 18 | Oregon | $36,490 | $17.54 |
| 19 | Indiana | $33,170 | $15.95 |
| 20 | Colorado | $37,353 | $17.96 |
| 21 | Illinois | $35,359 | $17.00 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $37,629 | $18.09 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $35,305 | $16.97 |
| 24 | California | $36,124 | $17.37 |
| 25 | Missouri | $33,942 | $16.32 |
| 26 | Michigan | $32,349 | $15.55 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $31,770 | $15.27 |
| 28 | Maryland | $34,643 | $16.66 |
| 29 | Georgia | $32,591 | $15.67 |
| 30 | Iowa | $31,985 | $15.38 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $33,971 | $16.33 |
| 32 | New York | $36,013 | $17.31 |
| 33 | Kansas | $31,641 | $15.21 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $33,766 | $16.23 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $32,449 | $15.60 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $32,757 | $15.75 |
| 37 | Delaware | $34,185 | $16.44 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $31,558 | $15.17 |
| 39 | Texas | $32,641 | $15.69 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $31,271 | $15.03 |
| 41 | Vermont | $32,331 | $15.54 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $31,772 | $15.28 |
| 43 | Virginia | $32,790 | $15.76 |
| 44 | Montana | $32,836 | $15.79 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $31,800 | $15.29 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $30,286 | $14.56 |
| 47 | Florida | $32,086 | $15.43 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $30,962 | $14.89 |
| 49 | Alabama | $30,581 | $14.70 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $30,600 | $14.71 |
| 51 | Connecticut | $32,121 | $15.44 |
Highest paying cities for cherry picker operators
The highest-paying cities for cherry picker operators are Eagan, MN, Stockton, CA, and Phoenix, AZ.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagan, MN | $37,030 | $17.80 |
| 2 | Stockton, CA | $36,595 | $17.59 |
| 3 | Phoenix, AZ | $36,556 | $17.57 |
| 4 | Allentown, PA | $36,065 | $17.34 |
| 5 | Edison, NJ | $35,770 | $17.20 |
| 6 | Carol Stream, IL | $35,344 | $16.99 |
| 7 | Columbus, OH | $34,361 | $16.52 |
| 8 | Florence, KY | $34,133 | $16.41 |
| 9 | Kansas City, MO | $34,031 | $16.36 |
| 10 | Indianapolis, IN | $33,148 | $15.94 |
| 11 | Richmond, VA | $32,737 | $15.74 |
| 12 | Duluth, GA | $32,621 | $15.68 |
| 13 | Houston, TX | $32,525 | $15.64 |
| 14 | Jacksonville, FL | $32,181 | $15.47 |
| 15 | Lebanon, TN | $31,852 | $15.31 |
| 16 | Charlotte, NC | $31,726 | $15.25 |
| 17 | Wichita, KS | $31,602 | $15.19 |
| 18 | Summerville, SC | $30,580 | $14.70 |
Cherry Picker Operator salary details
A cherry picker operator's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a cherry picker operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| Average | $33,956 | $2,830 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying cherry picker operator jobs
The highest paying types of cherry picker operators are terminal operator, mill operator, and grinder operator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forklift Driver | $33,476 | $2,790 | $16.09 | 116,516 |
| Warehouse Labour | $31,746 | $2,646 | $15.26 | 218,654 |
| Dock Worker | $36,027 | $3,002 | $17.32 | 119,104 |
| Material Handler/Warehouse | $32,384 | $2,699 | $15.57 | 154,227 |
| Driver/Material Handler | $36,219 | $3,018 | $17.41 | 198,718 |
| Picker | $30,779 | $2,565 | $14.80 | 177,748 |
Top companies hiring cherry picker operators now:
Which companies pay cherry picker operators the most?
Cherry picker operator salaries at United Natural Foods and Chewy are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average cherry picker operator salary at companies like Conn's and Rite Aid are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Natural Foods | $41,357 | $19.88 |
| 2 | Chewy | $38,560 | $18.54 |
| 3 | Conn's | $38,063 | $18.30 |
| 4 | Rite Aid | $37,650 | $18.10 |
| 5 | CVS Health | $36,781 | $17.68 |
| 6 | HD Supply | $36,759 | $17.67 |
| 7 | BBB Industries | $36,657 | $17.62 |
| 8 | KeHE | $36,421 | $17.51 |
| 9 | Lineage Logistics | $36,394 | $17.50 |
| 10 | Scholastic | $36,360 | $17.48 |
| 11 | Mohawk Industries | $36,139 | $17.37 |
| 12 | Ryder System | $36,133 | $17.37 |
| 13 | Covetrus | $36,062 | $17.34 |
| 14 | Hire Dynamics | $36,023 | $17.32 |
| 15 | The Agency | $36,023 | $17.32 |
| 16 | Blue Crew Holdings LLC | $36,023 | $17.32 |
| 17 | Undisclosed Location | $36,022 | $17.32 |
| 18 | FIDELITONE | $35,199 | $16.92 |
| 19 | Neovia Logistics | $35,012 | $16.83 |
| 20 | Kimco Staffing Services Inc | $34,770 | $16.72 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Cherry Picker Operator salary by industry
The average cherry picker operator salary varies across industries:
- The average cherry picker operator salary in the automotive industry is $36,820, the highest of any industry.
- The average cherry picker operator salary in the finance industry is $35,372.
- Cherry picker operators in the energy industry earn an average salary of $32,799, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for cherry picker operators
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automotive | $36,820 | $17.70 |
| 2 | Transportation | $35,372 | $17.01 |
| 3 | Technology | $34,942 | $16.80 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $34,478 | $16.58 |
| 5 | Retail | $34,242 | $16.46 |
| 6 | Professional | $32,826 | $15.78 |
| 7 | Energy | $32,799 | $15.77 |
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Cherry Picker Operator salary trends
The average cherry picker operator salary has risen by $6,826 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average cherry picker operator earned $27,130 annually, but today, they earn $33,956 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for cherry picker operators over the last decade.
Compare cherry picker operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average cherry picker operator salary over time
Compare cherry picker operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Cherry Picker Operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,000 | $16.32 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $32,700 | $15.73 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $31,400 | $15.10 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $30,400 | $14.62 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $29,300 | $14.11 | +1.1% |
Recently added cherry picker operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nextaff | Cherry Picker/Reach Operator | Stone Mountain, GA | 12/16/2024 | $36,523 |
| Paydayz Staffing Solutions | Experienced Reach & Cherry Picker Operator | Edgerton, KS | 12/16/2024 | $40,697 |
| Candidate Experience Site | Cherry Picker Operator-9AM Start | Fremont, CA | 12/15/2024 | $40,697 |
| Adecco Us, Inc. | 2Nd Shift Cherry Picker | Crown Point, IN | 12/13/2024 | $37,566 |
| Aerotek | Cherry Picker Operator | Elgin, IL | 12/13/2024 | $35,479 |
| Essendant | Warehouse Forklift/Cherry Picker Operator-1St. Shift | Phoenixville, PA | 12/12/2024 | $40,592 |
| Staffmark Group | Cherry Picker Operator | Alabaster, AL | 12/12/2024 | $35,479 |
| Schulte Staffing Solutions, LLC | Cherry Picker Operators/Receivers | Peabody, MA | 12/12/2024 | $37,566 |
| Cardinal Health | Cherry Picker Operator-Warehouse Associate (Days) | Groveport, OH | 12/11/2024 | $41,531 |
| Cencora, Inc. | Cherry Picker Operator | Kansas City, KS | 12/11/2024 | $41,740 |
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