Lead Operator Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Lead Operator make in San Diego, CA? The average Lead Operator salary in San Diego, CA is $53,150 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $47,458 and $60,161. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Lead Operator

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IEWTPT Instructor/Operator Lead with Security Clearance
Solution One Industries, Inc - CAMP ATTERBURY , IN
Solution One Industries, Inc (SOI) serves the Federal, State, Local and Prime sectors by delivering management, training and logistics experience to enhance the
- 2 days ago
Senior Network Operator Lead with Security Clearance
McCall Communications Consulting - PENTAGON , DC
Education: BS in related field Years of Experience: · Minimum 5 years’ experience with help desk support and operation in a DoD IT environment · Minimum of 5 ye
- 3 days ago
Lead Plastic Machine Operator
CEO Inc. - HAZLETON , PA
Title: Shift Lead Production Machine Operator. Location: Hazleton, PA. Job Summary. Responsible for Leading a team on shift of production machine operators plas
- 1 day ago
Lead Veterinarian
Cornelia Veterinary Hospital - CORNELIA , GA
At Cornelia Veterinary Hospital, located at 785 Baldwin Rd in Cornelia, Georgia, we have been providing comprehensive veterinary care since 1991. Our services i
- 30 days ago
Owner Operator Driver
Sunburst Truck Lines - SAVANNAH , GA
Sunburst Truck Lines is Now Contracting Experienced Owner Operators Home Daily Runs. Advantages. Up to $250,000 annual gross pay. $1,050 per run with hazmat, $9
- 17 days ago
Lead Veterinarian
Avery Ranch Animal Hospital - CEDAR PARK , TX
At Avery Ranch Animal Hospital in Cedar Park, Texas, we’ve been providing comprehensive veterinary care since 2005. Our services include wellness and preventive
- 30 days ago

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Operator in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Lead Operator ranges from $47,458 to $60,161 with the average base salary of $53,150. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,117 to $61,397 with the average total cash compensation of $54,073.

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lead Operator: Maintenance

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