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Satellite communications operator salary
Average satellite communications operator salary
$51,598
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Average satellite communications operator salary by state
Highest paying states for satellite communications operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $66,688 | $32.06 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $58,431 | $28.09 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $59,057 | $28.39 |
| 4 | Delaware | $57,892 | $27.83 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $57,071 | $27.44 |
| 6 | New York | $59,018 | $28.37 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $59,175 | $28.45 |
| 8 | Maryland | $56,110 | $26.98 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $55,345 | $26.61 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $55,214 | $26.55 |
| 11 | Vermont | $51,917 | $24.96 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $57,967 | $27.87 |
| 13 | Maine | $50,607 | $24.33 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $49,512 | $23.80 |
| 15 | Virginia | $52,574 | $25.28 |
| 16 | Michigan | $51,358 | $24.69 |
| 17 | California | $53,530 | $25.74 |
| 18 | Nevada | $49,212 | $23.66 |
| 19 | Arizona | $49,440 | $23.77 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $45,317 | $21.79 |
| 21 | Ohio | $49,653 | $23.87 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $41,151 | $19.78 |
| 23 | Indiana | $45,163 | $21.71 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $46,625 | $22.42 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $43,220 | $20.78 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $45,105 | $21.69 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $43,761 | $21.04 |
| 28 | Texas | $45,081 | $21.67 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $43,449 | $20.89 |
| 30 | Illinois | $45,426 | $21.84 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $40,411 | $19.43 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $39,977 | $19.22 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $38,567 | $18.54 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $42,756 | $20.56 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $41,418 | $19.91 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $38,915 | $18.71 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $38,922 | $18.71 |
| 38 | Iowa | $40,751 | $19.59 |
| 39 | Utah | $37,213 | $17.89 |
| 40 | Georgia | $39,864 | $19.17 |
| 41 | Alabama | $39,763 | $19.12 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $35,354 | $17.00 |
| 43 | Washington | $37,424 | $17.99 |
| 44 | Oregon | $38,695 | $18.60 |
| 45 | Florida | $41,158 | $19.79 |
| 46 | Montana | $36,093 | $17.35 |
| 47 | Colorado | $36,619 | $17.61 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $37,892 | $18.22 |
| 49 | Idaho | $36,175 | $17.39 |
| 50 | Missouri | $39,066 | $18.78 |
| 51 | Kansas | $38,131 | $18.33 |
Satellite communications operator salary details
A satellite communications operator's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $108,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a satellite communications operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $108,000 | $9,000 | $52 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| Average | $51,598 | $4,300 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
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Satellite communications operator salary trends
The average satellite communications operator salary has risen by $10,811 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average satellite communications operator earned $40,787 annually, but today, they earn $51,598 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for satellite communications operators over the last decade.
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Average satellite communications operator salary over time
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Satellite communications operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,600 | $24.81 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $49,000 | $23.54 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $46,900 | $22.56 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | $46,900 | $22.54 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | $44,600 | $21.46 | +6.8% |
Recently added satellite communications operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amentum | Satellite Communications Technician Nissc-Cmsfs | Colorado Springs, CO | 05/29/2025 | $70,000 |
| Evona | Satellite Operator | Irvine, CA | 04/26/2025 | $70,000 |
| Booz Allen Hamilton | Satellite Communications Acquisition and Strategy Professional | Annapolis, MD | 03/28/2025 | $67,700 |
| La Jolla Logic | Satellite Operator | Albuquerque, NM | 03/27/2025 | $70,000 |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. | Satellite Communications Acquisition and Strategy Professional | Annapolis, MD | 02/23/2025 | $67,700 |
| Be a Surveyor | Satellite Operator | Irvine, CA | 02/16/2025 | $70,000 |
| C4 Planning Solutions, LLC | C4Ps-2510 Satellite Communications Technician (Vsat/Satcom)-January 2025 | New Orleans, LA | 01/12/2025 | $73,000 |
| Iceye Us | Satellite Operator | Irvine, CA | 12/14/2024 | $70,000 |
| Infinity Systems Engineering, LLC | Satellite Operator I-Somss | Colorado Springs, CO | 12/10/2024 | $74,005 |
| DT Professional Services, LLC | Satellite Communications Technician | Norco, CA | 10/24/2024 | $68,871 |
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