What are the main factors that influence an Emergency Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Emergency Operator's salary?

An Emergency Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,188 for beginners, reaching about $46,754 at mid-level, and approach $48,053 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Emergency Operator?

Emergency Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Emergency Operator roles are District of Columbia $49,707, California $49,519, Massachusetts $48,859. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Emergency Operator roles make?

Salaries for Emergency Operator level roles vary by specialization: Emergency Physician: $378,968; Emergency Manager: $85,747; Emergency Nurse: $84,845; Emergency Planner: $65,315; Emergency Dispatch Operator: $44,940.

Emergency Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Emergency Operator make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Emergency Operator in Delaware is $45,568 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Emergency Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,378
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,179 to $50,180
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,273

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Emergency Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,180	$4,182	$965	$24
Average	$45,568	$3,797	$876	$22
25th Percentile	$40,179	$3,348	$773	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Emergency Operator Salaries

An Emergency Operator'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Emergency Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Emergency Operator'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): $44,188
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,348
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,754
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,692
Expert (over 8 years): $48,053

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Emergency Operator	$44,188
Intermediate Level Emergency Operator	$45,348
Senior Level Emergency Operator	$46,754
Specialist Level Emergency Operator	$47,692
Expert Level Emergency Operator	$48,053

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How Do Emergency Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Emergency Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,707.
California: $49,519.
Massachusetts: $48,859.

District of Columbia $49,707 California $49,519 Massachusetts $48,859 Washington $48,679 New Jersey $48,661 Alaska $48,598 Connecticut $47,979 New York $47,727

Hawaii $46,924 Rhode Island $46,547 Maryland $46,291 Minnesota $45,941 Colorado $45,806 Illinois $45,761 Oregon $45,590 Delaware $45,465

New Hampshire $45,386 Virginia $45,209 Pennsylvania $44,693 Nevada $44,432 North Dakota $44,347 Michigan $44,212 Wisconsin $44,163 Vermont $44,064

Texas $43,790 Maine $43,772 Arizona $43,745 Ohio $43,714 Georgia $43,301 Indiana $43,094 Wyoming $43,054 Utah $42,991

Iowa $42,964 Kansas $42,749 Louisiana $42,686 North Carolina $42,663 Missouri $42,654 Florida $42,479 Montana $42,385 Nebraska $42,295

Kentucky $42,246 South Carolina $42,066 Tennessee $41,954 Idaho $41,909 New Mexico $41,581 Oklahoma $41,510 Alabama $41,245 South Dakota $40,800

Arkansas $40,558 West Virginia $40,428 Mississippi $40,037

Top Paying Cities for Emergency Operators

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:

Lincoln: $47,054
Little Creek: $46,619
Magnolia: $46,812

Lincoln, DE $47,054 Little Creek, DE $46,619 Magnolia, DE $46,812 Milford, DE $47,054 Marydel, DE $46,443 Millsboro, DE $47,054 Millville, DE $47,368 Milton, DE $47,054

Nassau, DE $47,054 Ocean View, DE $47,368 Rehoboth Beach, DE $47,368 Seaford, DE $46,560 Selbyville, DE $47,368 Smyrna, DE $46,390 Viola, DE $46,812 Woodside, DE $46,677

Bear, DE $46,048 Newark, DE $46,066 Claymont, DE $46,102 Delaware City, DE $46,066 Hockessin, DE $46,102 Kirkwood, DE $46,066 Middletown, DE $46,295 Montchanin, DE $46,102

New Castle, DE $46,102 Odessa, DE $46,358 Port Penn, DE $45,941 Rockland, DE $46,102 Saint Georges, DE $46,066 Townsend, DE $46,291 Winterthur, DE $46,102 Lewes, DE $47,054

Wilmington, DE $46,102 Dover, DE $46,596 Dover Afb, DE $46,704 Bethany Beach, DE $47,368 Bethel, DE $46,560 Bridgeville, DE $47,054 Camden Wyoming, DE $46,645 Cheswold, DE $46,488

Clayton, DE $46,372 Dagsboro, DE $47,368 Delmar, DE $46,560 Ellendale, DE $47,054 Felton, DE $47,054 Fenwick Island, DE $47,368 Frankford, DE $47,368 Frederica, DE $47,054

Georgetown, DE $47,054 Greenwood, DE $47,054 Harbeson, DE $47,054 Harrington, DE $47,054 Hartly, DE $46,349 Houston, DE $47,054 Kenton, DE $46,372 Laurel, DE $46,560

Yorklyn, DE $46,102

Emergency Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Emergency Operator'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$40,179

Average $45,568/year

$50,180

$3,348

Average $3,797/month

$4,182

$773

Average $876/week

$965

$19

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,180	$4,182	$965	$24
Average	$45,568	$3,797	$876	$22
25th Percentile	$40,179	$3,348	$773	$19

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