Lead Operator Salary in San Jose, California

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How much does a Lead Operator make in San Jose, CA? The average Lead Operator salary in San Jose, CA is $61,437 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $54,858 and $69,538. 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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Warehouse Team Lead Mill Operator
McKay Seed Company - Rosalia , WA
Warehouse Team Lead Mill Operator Job RequirementsSupervise a small operations teamMake low-impact purchases of equipment, etc.Communicate with the C.O.O. & others in the officeInteract with retail ...
JobHog, Inc - 55 days ago
Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Advocate Aurora Health - Milwaukee , WI
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room Lead for a nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements * Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Vivian Health - Today
Travel Nurse Lead RN - OR - Operating Room
Baptist Works - Montgomery , AL
Baptist Works is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room Lead for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama. Job Description & Requirements * Specialty: OR - Operating Room * Discipline: RN * ...
Vivian Health - 6 days ago
Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Tenet-AZ Region - Tucson , AZ
Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room Lead for a nursing job in Tucson, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements * Specialty: OR - Operating Room * Discipline: RN * ...
Vivian Health - 51 days ago
Wastewater Operator
Operational Technical Services - Contra Costa County , CA
Wastewater Operator - Grade II or Grade III SCHEDULE: 4x10 Schedule SALARY: $80,000-$90,000k (DOE ... Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives, such as upgrading aeration systems or ...
LinkedIn - 46 days ago
Pyrolysis Plant Operator
Endeavour. Inspired Infrastructure. - Rosamond , CA
In this position you will work directly with the project lead and will be responsible for building a team of operators for our commercial rollout expected later this year. Key Responsibilities ...
LinkedIn - 59 days ago

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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 Jose, CA. The base salary for Lead Operator ranges from $54,858 to $69,538 with the average base salary of $61,437. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,617 to $70,965 with the average total cash compensation of $62,505.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

Lead Operator Salary in popular cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco

Skills associated with Lead Operator: Maintenance

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