3M employees working as Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 23% lower than the average of Operator professionals at 3M worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $52,699 per year (estimate) and goes up to $176,783 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Operator at 3M is $56,916 per year or $27 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $85,289 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $46,254 (25th percentile) and $70,541 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by 3M Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Operator professionals typically earn between $22 and $34 per hour.
Operator professionals typically earn between $3,855 and $5,878 monthly.
