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Transmission system operator salary
Average transmission system operator salary
$88,200
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Average transmission system operator salary by state
Highest paying states for transmission system operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $117,025 | $56.26 |
| 2 | California | $134,093 | $64.47 |
| 3 | Delaware | $108,008 | $51.93 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $101,898 | $48.99 |
| 5 | Vermont | $109,291 | $52.54 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $101,873 | $48.98 |
| 7 | Washington | $106,448 | $51.18 |
| 8 | Maine | $114,484 | $55.04 |
| 9 | Idaho | $107,000 | $51.44 |
| 10 | Virginia | $99,991 | $48.07 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $104,133 | $50.06 |
| 12 | Nevada | $101,396 | $48.75 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $105,591 | $50.76 |
| 14 | Ohio | $102,154 | $49.11 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $88,901 | $42.74 |
| 16 | Iowa | $91,736 | $44.10 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $100,029 | $48.09 |
| 18 | Illinois | $101,403 | $48.75 |
| 19 | Indiana | $93,458 | $44.93 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $90,916 | $43.71 |
| 21 | Arizona | $88,147 | $42.38 |
| 22 | Colorado | $91,213 | $43.85 |
| 23 | Michigan | $88,553 | $42.57 |
| 24 | New York | $98,945 | $47.57 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $89,435 | $43.00 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $92,478 | $44.46 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $86,495 | $41.58 |
| 28 | Oregon | $91,001 | $43.75 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $91,615 | $44.05 |
| 30 | Alabama | $82,173 | $39.51 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $86,237 | $41.46 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $83,149 | $39.98 |
| 33 | Maryland | $84,929 | $40.83 |
| 34 | Utah | $83,641 | $40.21 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $86,322 | $41.50 |
| 36 | Florida | $84,203 | $40.48 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $74,233 | $35.69 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $81,241 | $39.06 |
| 39 | Alaska | $75,452 | $36.27 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $51,654 | $24.83 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $71,246 | $34.25 |
| 42 | Missouri | $78,059 | $37.53 |
| 43 | Kansas | $74,047 | $35.60 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $78,545 | $37.76 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $74,714 | $35.92 |
| 46 | Texas | $70,299 | $33.80 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $73,354 | $35.27 |
| 48 | Montana | $62,011 | $29.81 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $73,127 | $35.16 |
| 50 | Georgia | $74,218 | $35.68 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $67,616 | $32.51 |
Transmission system operator salary details
A transmission system operator's salary ranges from $51,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $152,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a transmission system operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $152,000 | $12,667 | $73 |
| 75th Percentile | $117,000 | $9,750 | $56 |
| Average | $88,200 | $7,350 | $42 |
| 25th Percentile | $66,000 | $5,500 | $32 |
| 10th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
Highest paying transmission system operator jobs
The highest paying types of transmission system operators are senior system operator, auxiliary operator, and distribution system operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | $38,723 | $3,227 | $18.62 | 34,702 |
| Water Treatment Technician | $44,399 | $3,700 | $21.35 | 16,677 |
| Utility Plant Operative | $42,253 | $3,521 | $20.31 | 19,159 |
| Auxiliary Operator | $60,040 | $5,003 | $28.87 | 32,777 |
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | $45,618 | $3,802 | $21.93 | 32,561 |
| Water Treatment Operator | $48,112 | $4,009 | $23.13 | 32,838 |
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Transmission system operator salary trends
The average transmission system operator salary has risen by $13,134 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average transmission system operator earned $75,066 annually, but today, they earn $88,200 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for transmission system operators over the last decade.
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Average transmission system operator salary over time
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Transmission system operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,200 | $42.40 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $85,800 | $41.26 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $84,000 | $40.41 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $82,900 | $39.86 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | $82,200 | $39.53 | +2.1% |
Recently added transmission system operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversource Energy | Transmission System Operator Trainee, Bulk Power Systems | Boston, MA | 05/28/2025 | $125,756 |
| Brooksource | Associate Transmission System Operator | Richmond, VA | 04/27/2025 | $72,000 |
| Msccn | SR. Transmission System Operator | Bridgewater, NJ | 04/13/2025 | $101,600 |
| PSEG | Senior Transmission System Operator | Bridgewater, NJ | 04/04/2025 | $101,600 |
| Eversource Energy | Associate Transmission System Operator | Berlin, CT | 03/28/2025 | $83,480 |
| Westar Energy | Transmission System Operator-Jr/Operator/Lead | Kansas City, MO | 03/28/2025 | $91,600 |
| Evergy | Transmission System Operator-Jr/Operator/Lead | Kansas City, MO | 03/20/2025 | $91,600 |
| Nstar Electric DBA Eversource Energy | Transmission System Operator Trainee, Bulk Power Systems | Rowe, MA | 03/12/2025 | $125,757 |
| Eversource Energy | Transmission System Operator Trainee, Bulk Power Systems | Boston, MA | 03/11/2025 | $125,756 |
| Oge Energy Corp | Senior Transmission System Operator | Oklahoma City, OK | 12/05/2024 | $85,488 |
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