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Electric system operator salary
Average electric system operator salary
$63,571
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Average electric system operator salary by state
Highest paying states for electric system operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $83,188 | $39.99 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $79,628 | $38.28 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $70,976 | $34.12 |
| 4 | California | $81,177 | $39.03 |
| 5 | Vermont | $76,578 | $36.82 |
| 6 | Maryland | $71,303 | $34.28 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $69,243 | $33.29 |
| 8 | Delaware | $73,146 | $35.17 |
| 9 | Alaska | $59,064 | $28.40 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $63,855 | $30.70 |
| 11 | Maine | $80,596 | $38.75 |
| 12 | Arizona | $58,118 | $27.94 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $68,201 | $32.79 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $72,735 | $34.97 |
| 15 | Michigan | $56,780 | $27.30 |
| 16 | Virginia | $52,800 | $25.38 |
| 17 | New York | $68,230 | $32.80 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $50,102 | $24.09 |
| 19 | Nevada | $52,610 | $25.29 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $60,855 | $29.26 |
| 21 | Ohio | $52,824 | $25.40 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $49,856 | $23.97 |
| 23 | Alabama | $44,112 | $21.21 |
| 24 | Indiana | $52,437 | $25.21 |
| 25 | Illinois | $56,016 | $26.93 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $54,411 | $26.16 |
| 27 | Florida | $50,477 | $24.27 |
| 28 | Texas | $44,703 | $21.49 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $42,440 | $20.40 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $44,125 | $21.21 |
| 31 | Iowa | $40,665 | $19.55 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $46,051 | $22.14 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $42,578 | $20.47 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $37,365 | $17.96 |
| 35 | Washington | $40,722 | $19.58 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $37,385 | $17.97 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $42,807 | $20.58 |
| 38 | Colorado | $34,754 | $16.71 |
| 39 | Georgia | $41,766 | $20.08 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $40,843 | $19.64 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $30,681 | $14.75 |
| 42 | Missouri | $37,908 | $18.23 |
| 43 | Kansas | $36,152 | $17.38 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $39,734 | $19.10 |
| 45 | Oregon | $32,800 | $15.77 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $34,784 | $16.72 |
| 47 | Utah | $28,018 | $13.47 |
| 48 | Montana | $29,338 | $14.10 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $32,991 | $15.86 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $31,901 | $15.34 |
| 51 | Idaho | $25,953 | $12.48 |
Electric system operator salary details
An electric system operator's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $163,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an electric system operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $163,000 | $13,583 | $78 |
| 75th Percentile | $104,000 | $8,667 | $50 |
| Average | $63,571 | $5,298 | $31 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying electric system operator jobs
The highest paying types of electric system operators are transmission system operator, senior system operator, and auxiliary 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 |
| Utility Plant Operative | $42,253 | $3,521 | $20.31 | 19,159 |
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | $45,618 | $3,802 | $21.93 | 32,561 |
| Water Treatment Operator | $48,112 | $4,009 | $23.13 | 32,838 |
| Water Plant Operator | $45,853 | $3,821 | $22.04 | 39,348 |
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Electric system operator salary trends
The average electric system operator salary has risen by $9,466 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average electric system operator earned $54,105 annually, but today, they earn $63,571 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for electric system operators over the last decade.
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Average electric system operator salary over time
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Electric system operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,600 | $30.56 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $61,800 | $29.73 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $60,600 | $29.12 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $59,800 | $28.73 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | $59,300 | $28.49 | +2.1% |
Recently added electric system operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acciona | Electrical System Operator | Kane, IL | 05/25/2025 | $74,880 |
| Xcel Energy | Electric System Operator | Denver, CO | 05/20/2025 | $148,365 |
| Acciona Energy Usa Global | Electrical System Operator | Kane, IL | 05/09/2025 | $74,880 |
| Xcel Energy | Electric System Operator | Denver, CO | 04/17/2025 | $148,365 |
| Public Service Enterprise Group | Electric Systems Operator | Hicksville, NY | 02/18/2025 | $79,800 |
| Xcel Energy | Electric System Operator | Denver, CO | 01/26/2025 | $148,365 |
| Lansing Board of Water & Light | Electric Systems Operator (ESO) I-III | Lansing, MI | 01/17/2025 | $82,628 |
| Xcel Energy | Electric System Operator | Denver, CO | 12/15/2024 | $148,365 |
| PSEG | Associate Electric Systems Operator | Hicksville, NY | 12/10/2024 | $62,700 |
| Public Service Enterprise Group | Electric Systems Operator | Riverhead, NY | 09/17/2024 | $88,400 |
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