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Recent salaries shared by Utility Operator
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Utility Operator
|
4-6 years
$43K/yr
($42K • $970)
Cornelia, GA
submitted on Jan 17, 2026
$43K/yr
$42K • $970
Utility Operator
|
7-9 years
$45K - $52K/yr
North East, PA
submitted on Jan 9, 2026
$45K - $52K/yr
Utility Operator
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1-3 years
$60K/yr
($60K • $0)
Derwent, OH
submitted on Dec 19, 2025
$60K/yr
$60K • $0
Utility Operator
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1-3 years
$50K/yr
($50K • $0)
Hanover, NH
submitted on Nov 17, 2025
$50K/yr
$50K • $0
Utility Operator
|
1-3 years
$33K/yr
($33K • $0)
Oregon, OH
submitted on Nov 13, 2025
$33K/yr
$33K • $0
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Utility Operator
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15+ years
$53K/yr
($49K • $4K)
LaPorte, IN
submitted on Oct 9, 2025
$53K/yr
$49K • $4K
Utility Operator
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15+ years
$84K/yr
($80K • $4K)
Clarksville, TN
submitted on Aug 29, 2025
$84K/yr
$80K • $4K
Utility Operator
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1-3 years
$44K/yr
($44K • $0)
Saginaw, MI
submitted on Aug 25, 2025
$44K/yr
$44K • $0
Utility Operator
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15+ years
$41K/yr
($41K • $0)
Milford, MI
submitted on Aug 19, 2025
$41K/yr
$41K • $0
Utility Operator
|
1-3 years
$65K/yr
($65K • $0)
Peekskill, NY
submitted on Aug 18, 2025
$65K/yr
$65K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Utility Operator in United States are Agriculture with a median total pay of $58,700, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $54,942, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $52,470, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $49,487, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $43,654.
Agriculture
The top paying company in Agriculture for Utility Operator is Cargill.
Frequently asked questions about Utility Operator salaries
The average salary for Utility Operator is $49,646 per year or $24 per hour, with top earners making up to $70,724 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $41,547 (25th percentile) to $59,902 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 555 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Utility Operator employees.
The highest salary for Utility Operator is $59,902 per year, $4,992 per month or $29 per hour.
The lowest salary for Utility Operator is $41,547 per year, $3,462 per month or $20 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Utility Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $49,361 per year (estimate) and goes up to $52,404 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Cargill
WestRock
Kellanova
ADM