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

An Utility Operator's salary grows with experience: a Utility Operator (0-1 years)earns $63,955, a Field Operator II (1-3 years)earns $71,613, a Field Operator III (3-5 years)earns $88,087, a Field Operator IV (5-7 years)earns $97,293, a Field Operations Supervisor (7+ years)earns $114,812,

What are the highest paying states for an Utility Operator?

Utility Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Utility Operator roles are District of Columbia $69,437, California $69,173, Massachusetts $68,251. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Utility Operator roles make?

Salaries for Utility Operator level roles vary by specialization: Utility Engineer: $107,096; Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor: $106,181; Utility Plant Operator IV: $105,290; Utility Plant Operator V: $98,048; Utility Plant Operator III: $90,980.

Utility Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Utility Operator make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Utility Operator in Delaware is $63,654 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,065
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,906 to $69,627
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,673

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Utility Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,627	$5,802	$1,339	$33
Average	$63,654	$5,305	$1,224	$31
25th Percentile	$57,906	$4,826	$1,114	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Utility Operator Salaries

An Utility 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 Utility Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Utility 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): $63,955
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,613
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,087
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,293
Expert (over 8 years): $114,812

Levels	Salary
Utility O... Level Utility Operator	$63,955
Field Ope... Level Utility Operator	$71,613
Field Ope... Level Utility Operator	$88,087
Field Ope... Level Utility Operator	$97,293
Field Ope... Level Utility Operator	$114,812

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How Do Utility 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 Utility Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,437.
California: $69,173.
Massachusetts: $68,251.

District of Columbia $69,437 California $69,173 Massachusetts $68,251 Washington $68,001 New Jersey $67,975 Alaska $67,888 Connecticut $67,022 New York $66,671

Hawaii $65,548 Rhode Island $65,022 Maryland $64,664 Minnesota $64,175 Colorado $63,987 Illinois $63,924 Oregon $63,686 Delaware $63,510

New Hampshire $63,400 Virginia $63,153 Pennsylvania $62,432 Nevada $62,068 North Dakota $61,949 Michigan $61,760 Wisconsin $61,692 Vermont $61,554

Texas $61,171 Maine $61,146 Arizona $61,108 Ohio $61,064 Georgia $60,487 Indiana $60,199 Wyoming $60,142 Utah $60,055

Iowa $60,017 Kansas $59,716 Louisiana $59,628 North Carolina $59,597 Missouri $59,584 Florida $59,340 Montana $59,208 Nebraska $59,083

Kentucky $59,014 South Carolina $58,763 Tennessee $58,606 Idaho $58,543 New Mexico $58,085 Oklahoma $57,985 Alabama $57,615 South Dakota $56,994

Arkansas $56,656 West Virginia $56,474 Mississippi $55,928

Top Paying Cities for Utility 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: $65,730
Little Creek: $65,122
Magnolia: $65,392

Lincoln, DE $65,730 Little Creek, DE $65,122 Magnolia, DE $65,392 Milford, DE $65,730 Marydel, DE $64,877 Millsboro, DE $65,730 Millville, DE $66,169 Milton, DE $65,730

Nassau, DE $65,730 Ocean View, DE $66,169 Rehoboth Beach, DE $66,169 Seaford, DE $65,040 Selbyville, DE $66,169 Smyrna, DE $64,802 Viola, DE $65,392 Woodside, DE $65,203

Bear, DE $64,325 Newark, DE $64,351 Claymont, DE $64,401 Delaware City, DE $64,351 Hockessin, DE $64,401 Kirkwood, DE $64,351 Middletown, DE $64,670 Montchanin, DE $64,401

New Castle, DE $64,401 Odessa, DE $64,758 Port Penn, DE $64,175 Rockland, DE $64,401 Saint Georges, DE $64,351 Townsend, DE $64,664 Winterthur, DE $64,401 Lewes, DE $65,730

Wilmington, DE $64,401 Dover, DE $65,091 Dover Afb, DE $65,241 Bethany Beach, DE $66,169 Bethel, DE $65,040 Bridgeville, DE $65,730 Camden Wyoming, DE $65,160 Cheswold, DE $64,940

Clayton, DE $64,777 Dagsboro, DE $66,169 Delmar, DE $65,040 Ellendale, DE $65,730 Felton, DE $65,730 Fenwick Island, DE $66,169 Frankford, DE $66,169 Frederica, DE $65,730

Georgetown, DE $65,730 Greenwood, DE $65,730 Harbeson, DE $65,730 Harrington, DE $65,730 Hartly, DE $64,746 Houston, DE $65,730 Kenton, DE $64,777 Laurel, DE $65,040

Yorklyn, DE $64,401

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

Understanding how an Utility 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

$57,906

Average $63,654/year

$69,627

$4,826

Average $5,305/month

$5,802

$1,114

Average $1,224/week

$1,339

$28

Average $31/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,627	$5,802	$1,339	$33
Average	$63,654	$5,305	$1,224	$31
25th Percentile	$57,906	$4,826	$1,114	$28

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