What are the main factors that influence a Board Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Board Operator's salary?

A Board Operator's salary grows with experience: a Board Operator (0-1 years)earns $43,116, a Machine Operator II (1-3 years)earns $47,911, a Machine Operator III (3-5 years)earns $54,338, a Machine Operator IV (5-7 years)earns $58,453, a Machine Operator Supervisor (7+ years)earns $84,791,

What are the highest paying states for a Board Operator?

Board Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Board Operator roles are District of Columbia $46,307, California $46,131, Massachusetts $45,517. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Board Operator roles make?

Salaries for Board Operator level roles vary by specialization: Chairman Of The Board: $186,575; Board Member: $125,285; Board Liaison: $111,510; Board Administrator: $109,817; Board Coordinator: $106,228.

Board Operator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Board Operator make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Board Operator in Rhode Island is $43,363 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Board Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,764
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,874 to $46,713
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,697

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Board Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,713	$3,893	$898	$22
Average	$43,363	$3,614	$834	$21
25th Percentile	$39,874	$3,323	$767	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Board Operator Salaries

A Board Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Board Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Board Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,116
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,911
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,338
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,453
Expert (over 8 years): $84,791

Levels	Salary
Board Ope... Level Board Operator	$43,116
Machine O... Level Board Operator	$47,911
Machine O... Level Board Operator	$54,338
Machine O... Level Board Operator	$58,453
Machine O... Level Board Operator	$84,791

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How Do Board Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Board Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $46,307.
California: $46,131.
Massachusetts: $45,517.

District of Columbia $46,307 California $46,131 Massachusetts $45,517 Washington $45,349 New Jersey $45,333 Alaska $45,274 Connecticut $44,697 New York $44,463

Hawaii $43,714 Rhode Island $43,363 Maryland $43,124 Minnesota $42,798 Colorado $42,673 Illinois $42,631 Oregon $42,472 Delaware $42,355

New Hampshire $42,281 Virginia $42,116 Pennsylvania $41,635 Nevada $41,393 North Dakota $41,313 Michigan $41,188 Wisconsin $41,142 Vermont $41,050

Texas $40,795 Maine $40,778 Arizona $40,753 Ohio $40,724 Georgia $40,339 Indiana $40,146 Wyoming $40,109 Utah $40,050

Iowa $40,025 Kansas $39,824 Louisiana $39,766 North Carolina $39,745 Missouri $39,737 Florida $39,573 Montana $39,486 Nebraska $39,402

Kentucky $39,356 South Carolina $39,189 Tennessee $39,084 Idaho $39,042 New Mexico $38,737 Oklahoma $38,670 Alabama $38,423 South Dakota $38,009

Arkansas $37,783 West Virginia $37,662 Mississippi $37,298

Top Paying Cities for Board Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $44,074
Albion: $43,342
Ashaway: $44,241

Adamsville, RI $44,074 Albion, RI $43,342 Ashaway, RI $44,241 Barrington, RI $43,342 Block Island, RI $44,011 Bradford, RI $44,212 Bristol, RI $43,300 Carolina, RI $43,852

Charlestown, RI $43,898 Chepachet, RI $43,258 Clayville, RI $43,300 Coventry, RI $43,258 West Greenwich, RI $43,229 East Greenwich, RI $43,287 Exeter, RI $44,212 Fiskeville, RI $43,342

Forestdale, RI $43,300 Foster, RI $43,229 Glendale, RI $43,229 Greene, RI $43,714 Greenville, RI $43,342 Harmony, RI $43,329 Harrisville, RI $43,258 Hope, RI $43,342

Hope Valley, RI $44,241 Hopkinton, RI $44,254 Jamestown, RI $43,810 Kenyon, RI $44,199 Little Compton, RI $44,057 Manville, RI $43,342 Mapleville, RI $43,229 Newport, RI $43,819

Middletown, RI $44,003 North Kingstown, RI $43,216 North Scituate, RI $43,329 Oakland, RI $43,271 Pascoag, RI $43,246 Pawtucket, RI $43,342 Central Falls, RI $43,342 Cumberland, RI $43,342

Lincoln, RI $43,342 Portsmouth, RI $43,643 Prudence Island, RI $43,258 Rockville, RI $44,254 Saunderstown, RI $43,835 Shannock, RI $44,187 Slatersville, RI $43,300 Slocum, RI $43,835

Tiverton, RI $44,086 Wakefield, RI $43,789 Kingston, RI $43,798 Narragansett, RI $43,806 Peace Dale, RI $43,789 Warren, RI $43,329 Warwick, RI $43,342 Westerly, RI $44,266

West Kingston, RI $43,823 West Warwick, RI $43,342 Wood River Junction, RI $44,212 Woonsocket, RI $43,300 North Smithfield, RI $43,329 Wyoming, RI $44,199 Providence, RI $43,342 Cranston, RI $43,342

North Providence, RI $43,342 East Providence, RI $43,342 Riverside, RI $43,342 Rumford, RI $43,342 Smithfield, RI $43,342 Johnston, RI $43,342

Board Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Board Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$39,874

Average $43,363/year

$46,713

$3,323

Average $3,614/month

$3,893

$767

Average $834/week

$898

$19

Average $21/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,713	$3,893	$898	$22
Average	$43,363	$3,614	$834	$21
25th Percentile	$39,874	$3,323	$767	$19

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