What are the main factors that influence a Sensor Operator's salary?

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

How does experience change A Sensor Operator's salary?

A Sensor Operator's salary grows with experience: an Sensor Operator (0-0 years)earns $59,024, an Asst. Professor - Philosophy (0-0 years)earns $73,219, an Assoc. Professor - Philosophy (0-0 years)earns $87,877, a Professor - Philosophy (0-0 years)earns $118,073,

What are the highest paying states for a Sensor Operator?

Sensor Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sensor Operator roles are District of Columbia $63,371, California $63,130, Massachusetts $62,289. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sensor Operator roles make?

Salaries for Sensor Operator level roles vary by specialization: Image Sensor Characterization Engineer: $141,311; Sensor Engineer: $92,536; Aeropsace Image Sensor Technologist: $60,499; Airborne Sensor Operator: $53,180; Rpa Sensor Operator: $52,182.

Sensor Operator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Sensor Operator make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Sensor Operator in Rhode Island is $59,754 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,318
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,103 to $67,901
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,138

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Sensor Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,901	$5,658	$1,306	$33
Average	$59,754	$4,979	$1,149	$29
25th Percentile	$52,103	$4,342	$1,002	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Sensor Operator Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $63,371.
California: $63,130.
Massachusetts: $62,289.

District of Columbia $63,371 California $63,130 Massachusetts $62,289 Washington $62,060 New Jersey $62,037 Alaska $61,957 Connecticut $61,167 New York $60,847

Hawaii $59,822 Rhode Island $59,341 Maryland $59,015 Minnesota $58,569 Colorado $58,397 Illinois $58,340 Oregon $58,122 Delaware $57,962

New Hampshire $57,861 Virginia $57,636 Pennsylvania $56,978 Nevada $56,646 North Dakota $56,537 Michigan $56,365 Wisconsin $56,302 Vermont $56,176

Texas $55,827 Maine $55,804 Arizona $55,770 Ohio $55,730 Georgia $55,203 Indiana $54,940 Wyoming $54,889 Utah $54,808

Iowa $54,774 Kansas $54,499 Louisiana $54,419 North Carolina $54,391 Missouri $54,379 Florida $54,156 Montana $54,036 Nebraska $53,921

Kentucky $53,858 South Carolina $53,629 Tennessee $53,486 Idaho $53,429 New Mexico $53,011 Oklahoma $52,920 Alabama $52,582 South Dakota $52,015

Arkansas $51,706 West Virginia $51,540 Mississippi $51,042

Top Paying Cities for Sensor 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:

Adamsville: $60,314
Albion: $59,313
Ashaway: $60,543

Adamsville, RI $60,314 Albion, RI $59,313 Ashaway, RI $60,543 Barrington, RI $59,313 Block Island, RI $60,229 Bradford, RI $60,503 Bristol, RI $59,256 Carolina, RI $60,011

Charlestown, RI $60,074 Chepachet, RI $59,198 Clayville, RI $59,256 Coventry, RI $59,198 West Greenwich, RI $59,158 East Greenwich, RI $59,238 Exeter, RI $60,503 Fiskeville, RI $59,313

Forestdale, RI $59,256 Foster, RI $59,158 Glendale, RI $59,158 Greene, RI $59,822 Greenville, RI $59,313 Harmony, RI $59,296 Harrisville, RI $59,198 Hope, RI $59,313

Hope Valley, RI $60,543 Hopkinton, RI $60,561 Jamestown, RI $59,954 Kenyon, RI $60,486 Little Compton, RI $60,292 Manville, RI $59,313 Mapleville, RI $59,158 Newport, RI $59,965

Middletown, RI $60,217 North Kingstown, RI $59,141 North Scituate, RI $59,296 Oakland, RI $59,216 Pascoag, RI $59,181 Pawtucket, RI $59,313 Central Falls, RI $59,313 Cumberland, RI $59,313

Lincoln, RI $59,313 Portsmouth, RI $59,725 Prudence Island, RI $59,198 Rockville, RI $60,561 Saunderstown, RI $59,988 Shannock, RI $60,469 Slatersville, RI $59,256 Slocum, RI $59,988

Tiverton, RI $60,332 Wakefield, RI $59,925 Kingston, RI $59,937 Narragansett, RI $59,948 Peace Dale, RI $59,925 Warren, RI $59,296 Warwick, RI $59,313 Westerly, RI $60,578

West Kingston, RI $59,971 West Warwick, RI $59,313 Wood River Junction, RI $60,503 Woonsocket, RI $59,256 North Smithfield, RI $59,296 Wyoming, RI $60,486 Providence, RI $59,313 Cranston, RI $59,313

North Providence, RI $59,313 East Providence, RI $59,313 Riverside, RI $59,313 Rumford, RI $59,313 Smithfield, RI $59,313 Johnston, RI $59,313

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

Understanding how a Sensor 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

$52,103

Average $59,754/year

$67,901

$4,342

Average $4,979/month

$5,658

$1,002

Average $1,149/week

$1,306

$25

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,901	$5,658	$1,306	$33
Average	$59,754	$4,979	$1,149	$29
25th Percentile	$52,103	$4,342	$1,002	$25

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