First Solar employees working as Manufacturing Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of Manufacturing Operator professionals at First Solar worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Manufacturing Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $120,414 per year (estimate) and goes up to $206,738 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Manufacturing Operator at First Solar is $54,163 per year or $26 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $74,656 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $46,103 (25th percentile) and $64,194 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by First Solar Manufacturing Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Manufacturing Operator professionals typically earn between $22 and $31 per hour.
Manufacturing Operator professionals typically earn between $3,842 and $5,349 monthly.