Job outlook for senior operators in the United States

Senior operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected senior operator job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.

• About 56,900 new jobs for senior operators are projected over the next decade.

• Senior operator salaries have increased 16% for senior operators in the last 5 years.

• There are over 17,704 senior operators currently employed in the United States.

• There are 45,548 active senior operator job openings in the US.

• The average senior operator salary is $85,677.

Compare the number of senior operator jobs and the average senior operator salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of senior operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where senior operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.