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What is a monitor car operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a monitor car operator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $17.73 an hour? That's $36,873 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 56,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMonitor Car OperatorUS Average
Salary
2.9

Avg. Salary $36,873

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.9

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 2.08%

Asian 3.17%

Black or African American 1.95%

Hispanic or Latino 9.54%

Unknown 3.81%

White 79.44%

Gender

female 44.35%

male 55.65%

Age - 39
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39
Stress level
6.9

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.7

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a monitor car operator

  1. Explore monitor car operator education requirements

    Most common monitor car operator degrees

    Bachelor's

    65.1 %

    High School Diploma

    15.9 %

    Associate

    14.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific monitor car operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Phone Calls51.74%
    Front Desk Operations22.87%
    Customer Service11.94%
    Telephone Calls7.87%
    Troubleshoot3.27%
  3. Complete relevant monitor car operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New monitor car operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a monitor car operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real monitor car operator resumes.
  4. Research monitor car operator duties and responsibilities

    • Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
    • Work overnight monitoring CCTV systems and alarms for local businesses including cardealerships.
  5. Apply for monitor car operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a monitor car operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average monitor car operator salary

The average monitor car operator salary in the United States is $36,873 per year or $18 per hour. Monitor car operator salaries range between $24,000 and $54,000 per year.

Average monitor car operator salary
$36,873 Yearly
$17.73 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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