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

A Field Operator's salary grows with experience: a Field Operator (0-1 years)earns $64,572, a Field Operator II (1-3 years)earns $72,299, a Field Operator III (3-5 years)earns $88,946, a Field Operator IV (5-7 years)earns $98,224, a Field Operations Supervisor (7+ years)earns $115,954,

What are the highest paying states for a Field Operator?

Field Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Field Operator roles are District of Columbia $71,119, California $70,849, Massachusetts $69,905. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Field Operator roles make?

Salaries for Field Operator level roles vary by specialization: Specialist Field Operator: $95,563; Field Operator IV: $95,549; Senior Field Operator: $86,543; Field Operator III: $86,524; Intermediate Field Operator: $70,343.

Field Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Field Operator make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Field Operator in Delaware is $65,049 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,423
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,489 to $71,526
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,428

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Field Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,526	$5,960	$1,375	$34
Average	$65,049	$5,421	$1,251	$31
25th Percentile	$59,489	$4,957	$1,144	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Field Operator Salaries

A Field 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 Field Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field 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): $64,572
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,299
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,946
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,224
Expert (over 8 years): $115,954

Levels	Salary
Field Ope... Level Field Operator	$64,572
Field Ope... Level Field Operator	$72,299
Field Ope... Level Field Operator	$88,946
Field Ope... Level Field Operator	$98,224
Field Ope... Level Field Operator	$115,954

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How Do Field 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 Field Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,119.
California: $70,849.
Massachusetts: $69,905.

District of Columbia $71,119 California $70,849 Massachusetts $69,905 Washington $69,648 New Jersey $69,622 Alaska $69,532 Connecticut $68,646 New York $68,286

Hawaii $67,136 Rhode Island $66,597 Maryland $66,230 Minnesota $65,729 Colorado $65,537 Illinois $65,472 Oregon $65,228 Delaware $65,049

New Hampshire $64,936 Virginia $64,682 Pennsylvania $63,944 Nevada $63,571 North Dakota $63,449 Michigan $63,256 Wisconsin $63,186 Vermont $63,044

Texas $62,653 Maine $62,627 Arizona $62,588 Ohio $62,543 Georgia $61,953 Indiana $61,657 Wyoming $61,599 Utah $61,509

Iowa $61,471 Kansas $61,162 Louisiana $61,073 North Carolina $61,040 Missouri $61,028 Florida $60,777 Montana $60,642 Nebraska $60,514

Kentucky $60,443 South Carolina $60,186 Tennessee $60,026 Idaho $59,961 New Mexico $59,492 Oklahoma $59,390 Alabama $59,011 South Dakota $58,375

Arkansas $58,028 West Virginia $57,842 Mississippi $57,283

Top Paying Cities for Field 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:

Lincoln: $67,322
Little Creek: $66,699
Magnolia: $66,976

Lincoln, DE $67,322 Little Creek, DE $66,699 Magnolia, DE $66,976 Milford, DE $67,322 Marydel, DE $66,449 Millsboro, DE $67,322 Millville, DE $67,772 Milton, DE $67,322

Nassau, DE $67,322 Ocean View, DE $67,772 Rehoboth Beach, DE $67,772 Seaford, DE $66,616 Selbyville, DE $67,772 Smyrna, DE $66,372 Viola, DE $66,976 Woodside, DE $66,783

Bear, DE $65,884 Newark, DE $65,909 Claymont, DE $65,961 Delaware City, DE $65,909 Hockessin, DE $65,961 Kirkwood, DE $65,909 Middletown, DE $66,237 Montchanin, DE $65,961

New Castle, DE $65,961 Odessa, DE $66,327 Port Penn, DE $65,729 Rockland, DE $65,961 Saint Georges, DE $65,909 Townsend, DE $66,230 Winterthur, DE $65,961 Lewes, DE $67,322

Wilmington, DE $65,961 Dover, DE $66,667 Dover Afb, DE $66,821 Bethany Beach, DE $67,772 Bethel, DE $66,616 Bridgeville, DE $67,322 Camden Wyoming, DE $66,738 Cheswold, DE $66,513

Clayton, DE $66,346 Dagsboro, DE $67,772 Delmar, DE $66,616 Ellendale, DE $67,322 Felton, DE $67,322 Fenwick Island, DE $67,772 Frankford, DE $67,772 Frederica, DE $67,322

Georgetown, DE $67,322 Greenwood, DE $67,322 Harbeson, DE $67,322 Harrington, DE $67,322 Hartly, DE $66,314 Houston, DE $67,322 Kenton, DE $66,346 Laurel, DE $66,616

Yorklyn, DE $65,961

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

Understanding how a Field 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.

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$59,489

Average $65,049/year

$71,526

$4,957

Average $5,421/month

$5,960

$1,144

Average $1,251/week

$1,375

$29

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,526	$5,960	$1,375	$34
Average	$65,049	$5,421	$1,251	$31
25th Percentile	$59,489	$4,957	$1,144	$29

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