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Auxiliary operator salary
Average auxiliary operator salary
$60,040
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Average auxiliary operator salary by state
Highest paying states for auxiliary operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $86,242 | $41.46 |
| 2 | Vermont | $80,746 | $38.82 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $76,317 | $36.69 |
| 4 | Alaska | $75,692 | $36.39 |
| 5 | Nevada | $72,663 | $34.93 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $70,310 | $33.80 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $67,887 | $32.64 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $68,869 | $33.11 |
| 9 | Delaware | $69,532 | $33.43 |
| 10 | Washington | $99,172 | $47.68 |
| 11 | Oregon | $77,664 | $37.34 |
| 12 | Utah | $67,534 | $32.47 |
| 13 | Montana | $63,602 | $30.58 |
| 14 | Colorado | $75,144 | $36.13 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $63,276 | $30.42 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $68,979 | $33.16 |
| 17 | Iowa | $62,906 | $30.24 |
| 18 | California | $81,005 | $38.94 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $60,450 | $29.06 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $66,645 | $32.04 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $62,121 | $29.87 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $62,922 | $30.25 |
| 23 | Ohio | $63,297 | $30.43 |
| 24 | Arizona | $62,891 | $30.24 |
| 25 | Maryland | $68,355 | $32.86 |
| 26 | Indiana | $59,397 | $28.56 |
| 27 | Illinois | $65,201 | $31.35 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $60,617 | $29.14 |
| 29 | Idaho | $59,765 | $28.73 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $55,657 | $26.76 |
| 31 | New York | $63,704 | $30.63 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $59,608 | $28.66 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $50,992 | $24.52 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $52,221 | $25.11 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $55,790 | $26.82 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $53,915 | $25.92 |
| 37 | Kansas | $52,075 | $25.04 |
| 38 | Michigan | $56,864 | $27.34 |
| 39 | Alabama | $52,267 | $25.13 |
| 40 | Virginia | $58,557 | $28.15 |
| 41 | Texas | $54,556 | $26.23 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $49,809 | $23.95 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $53,496 | $25.72 |
| 44 | Missouri | $53,465 | $25.70 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $44,836 | $21.56 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $47,163 | $22.67 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $43,585 | $20.95 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $44,807 | $21.54 |
| 49 | Florida | $50,864 | $24.45 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $45,353 | $21.80 |
| 51 | Georgia | $45,867 | $22.05 |
Auxiliary operator salary details
An auxiliary operator's salary ranges from $43,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $83,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an auxiliary operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $83,000 | $6,917 | $40 |
| 75th Percentile | $71,000 | $5,917 | $34 |
| Average | $60,040 | $5,003 | $29 |
| 25th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 10th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
Highest paying auxiliary operator jobs
The highest paying types of auxiliary operators are transmission system operator, senior system operator, and distribution system operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Technician | $44,399 | $3,700 | $21.35 | 16,677 |
| Water Technician | $38,723 | $3,227 | $18.62 | 34,702 |
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | $45,618 | $3,802 | $21.93 | 32,561 |
| Control Room Operator | $43,733 | $3,644 | $21.03 | 89,096 |
| Water Treatment Operator | $48,112 | $4,009 | $23.13 | 32,838 |
| Utility Plant Operative | $42,253 | $3,521 | $20.31 | 19,159 |
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Auxiliary operator salary trends
The average auxiliary operator salary has risen by $8,941 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average auxiliary operator earned $51,099 annually, but today, they earn $60,040 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for auxiliary operators over the last decade.
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Average auxiliary operator salary over time
Compare auxiliary operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Auxiliary operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,000 | $28.87 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $58,400 | $28.08 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $57,200 | $27.51 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $56,400 | $27.14 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | $56,000 | $26.91 | +2.1% |
Recently added auxiliary operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vistra | Auxiliary Operator | Baldwin, IL | 06/28/2025 | $77,845 |
| Dynegy Midwest Generation | Auxiliary Operator | Baldwin, IL | 06/26/2025 | $77,845 |
| Naes | Auxiliary Operator | South Boston, VA | 06/24/2025 | $54,262 |
| Constellation Energy Corp | Auxiliary Operator Trainee | Lusby, MD | 05/30/2025 | $98,089 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System | Auxiliary Operator (Probationary)-Franklin Heating Station | Rochester, MN | 05/28/2025 | $90,743 |
| Naes | Auxiliary Operator | New York, NY | 05/24/2025 | $139,057 |
| Naes | Auxiliary Operator | Agawam Town, MA | 05/15/2025 | $93,915 |
| Naes | Auxiliary Operator | Fremont, OH | 05/11/2025 | $67,828 |
| Engie | MA Auxiliary Operator (45782) | Boston, MA | 05/07/2025 | $106,750 |
| Naes | Auxiliary Operator | Faribault, MN | 04/20/2025 | $70,728 |
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