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Console operator salary
Average console operator salary
$43,202
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Average console operator salary by state
Highest paying states for console operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $50,681 | $24.37 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $48,904 | $23.51 |
| 3 | Kansas | $45,246 | $21.75 |
| 4 | Vermont | $47,909 | $23.03 |
| 5 | New York | $53,580 | $25.76 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $48,592 | $23.36 |
| 7 | Maine | $46,530 | $22.37 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $45,855 | $22.05 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $45,390 | $21.82 |
| 10 | Delaware | $46,650 | $22.43 |
| 11 | Idaho | $46,977 | $22.59 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $48,666 | $23.40 |
| 13 | Iowa | $46,773 | $22.49 |
| 14 | Washington | $48,115 | $23.13 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $42,095 | $20.24 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $46,636 | $22.42 |
| 17 | Georgia | $43,897 | $21.10 |
| 18 | Alaska | $43,310 | $20.82 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $45,791 | $22.01 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $41,454 | $19.93 |
| 21 | Arizona | $47,051 | $22.62 |
| 22 | Virginia | $45,901 | $22.07 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $44,170 | $21.24 |
| 24 | Maryland | $46,321 | $22.27 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $40,204 | $19.33 |
| 26 | California | $43,741 | $21.03 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $43,900 | $21.11 |
| 28 | Colorado | $43,915 | $21.11 |
| 29 | Ohio | $40,617 | $19.53 |
| 30 | Utah | $39,318 | $18.90 |
| 31 | Montana | $40,494 | $19.47 |
| 32 | Michigan | $40,530 | $19.49 |
| 33 | Illinois | $43,183 | $20.76 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $42,475 | $20.42 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $37,566 | $18.06 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $37,154 | $17.86 |
| 37 | Alabama | $40,181 | $19.32 |
| 38 | Oregon | $38,827 | $18.67 |
| 39 | Indiana | $40,153 | $19.30 |
| 40 | Nevada | $40,479 | $19.46 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $37,024 | $17.80 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $38,480 | $18.50 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $35,634 | $17.13 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $36,995 | $17.79 |
| 45 | Florida | $36,962 | $17.77 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $37,277 | $17.92 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $35,912 | $17.27 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $35,323 | $16.98 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $37,279 | $17.92 |
| 50 | Texas | $37,241 | $17.90 |
| 51 | Missouri | $37,308 | $17.94 |
Console operator salary details
A console operator's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $58,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a console operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| 75th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| Average | $43,202 | $3,600 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Highest paying console operator jobs
The highest paying types of console operators are senior operator, lead computer operator, and computer operations analyst.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
| Data Center Operator | $46,763 | $3,897 | $22.48 | 120,016 |
| Computer Operator | $42,722 | $3,560 | $20.54 | 39,579 |
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Console operator salary trends
The average console operator salary has risen by $9,662 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average console operator earned $33,540 annually, but today, they earn $43,202 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for console operators over the last decade.
Compare console operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average console operator salary over time
Compare console operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Console operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,200 | $20.77 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $41,800 | $20.08 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $40,500 | $19.47 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $39,100 | $18.80 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $37,300 | $17.95 | +4.4% |
Recently added console operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadridge | Physical Security Console Operator (Second Shift)-Onsite | El Dorado Hills, CA | 06/30/2025 | $37,566 |
| Berklee College of Music | Fly Console Operator | Boston, MA | 06/29/2025 | $45,914 |
| Broadridge | Physical Security Console Operator (1ST Shift, Sat-Wed)-Onsite | Fine, NY | 06/24/2025 | $35,479 |
| Doyle Security Services | Console Operator for Corporate Location | New York, NY | 06/23/2025 | $50,088 |
| Teksystems | Main Console Operator | Frankfort, KY | 06/21/2025 | $39,653 |
| Broadridge | Physical Security Console Operator-Overnights (On-Site) | Newark, NJ | 06/18/2025 | $37,566 |
| Kyndryl | Console Operations | Boulder, CO | 05/27/2025 | $53,280 |
| Teksystems | Main Console Operator | Frankfort, KY | 05/24/2025 | $39,653 |
| Devine Consulting | Simulator Console Operator, Combat Operations, Top Secret, Ts/Sci | Box Elder, SD | 05/24/2025 | $80,000 |
| Broadridge | Physical Security Console Operator (1ST Shift, Mon-Fri)-Onsite | Fine, NY | 05/22/2025 | $35,479 |
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