Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does an Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst in the United States is $45,483 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,824
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,286 to $50,372
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,466
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Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $50,372 $4,198 $969 $24
Average $45,483 $3,790 $875 $22
25th Percentile $41,286 $3,441 $794 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst Salaries

An Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst'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): $39,344
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,958
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,910
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,295
  • Expert (over 8 years): $115,410
Levels Salary
Packaging... Level Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst$39,344
Aerial Se... Level Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst$44,958
Packaging... Level Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst$49,910
Packaging... Level Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst$85,295
Packaging... Level Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst$115,410
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$44,958 < 2 yrs
$49,910 2-4 yrs
$85,295 5-8 yrs
$115,410 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analysts

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:

  • San Jose: $57,367
  • San Francisco: $56,803
  • Oakland: $55,543

What Skills Can Increase an Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.8% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Food Safety (Mentioned in 2.92% Job Postings): Applying procedures during food preparation, processing, storage, and distribution to ensure consumers are safe from foodborne illnesses.
  • 5S (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Stands for sort, sustain, set in order, standardized and shine. 5 tips that are designed to achieve clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized workplace for a more systematized work flow.
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Commitment 3.8%
Food Safety 2.92%
5S 1.47%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
 $47,757
5%
Initiative
 $46,847
3%
Written Communication
 $46,847
3%
Innovation
 $46,847
3%
Teamwork
 $46,847
3%
Continuous Improvement
 $46,847
3%
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How Education impacts an Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analysts enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst with a No Diploma is between $42,370 and $45,765).

Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 50.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst'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.

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$41,286
Average $45,483/year
$50,372
$3,441
Average $3,790/month
$4,198
$794
Average $875/week
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Average $22/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $50,372 $4,198 $969 $24
Average $45,483 $3,790 $875 $22
25th Percentile $41,286 $3,441 $794 $20

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Salary Trends for Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst

Salaries for an Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $42,534 in 2023 to around $42,571 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Aerial Sensor Operator/Imagery Analyst salary trends, .

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