The salary trajectory of a Shear 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 Shear Operator at CMC is $52,991 per year or $25 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $71,391 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $45,764 (25th percentile) and $62,041 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by CMC Shear Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Shear Operator professionals typically earn between $22 and $30 per hour.
Shear Operator professionals typically earn between $3,814 and $5,170 monthly.
Shear Operator with an estimated total pay of $19 - $26/hr