Operator, Entry Salary in the United States

How much does an Operator, Entry make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operator, Entry in the United States is $72,830 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,817
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,539 to $81,198
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,812
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Operator, Entry Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $81,198 $6,767 $1,562 $39
Average $72,830 $6,069 $1,401 $35
25th Percentile $66,539 $5,545 $1,280 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Operator, Entry Salaries

An Operator, Entry'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Operator, Entry Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operator, Entry'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): $64,497
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,215
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,843
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,110
  • Expert (over 8 years): $115,820
Levels Salary
Field Ope... Level Operator, Entry$64,497
Operator,... Level Operator, Entry$72,215
Field Ope... Level Operator, Entry$88,843
Field Ope... Level Operator, Entry$98,110
Field Ope... Level Operator, Entry$115,820
$64,497 0 yr
$72,215 < 2 yrs
$88,843 2-4 yrs
$98,110 5-8 yrs
$115,820 > 8 yrs
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How Do Operator, Entry 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 Operator, Entries. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $80,638.
  • California: $80,332.
  • Massachusetts: $79,261.

Top Paying Cities for Operator, Entries

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:

  • San Jose: $91,861
  • San Francisco: $90,958
  • Oakland: $88,940

What Skills Can Increase an Operator, Entry's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.42% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 1.9% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
  • HVAC (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Designing, developing, maintaining, and updating Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Cooling system.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.42%
Schematic 1.9%
HVAC 1.17%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Operator, Entry's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Field Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Technical Support: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$80,113
10%
Field Operations
$80,113
10%
Technical Support
$78,657
8%
Presentation
$78,657
8%
Technical Services
$77,200
6%
Microsoft Office
$77,200
6%
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How Education impacts an Operator, Entry's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Operator, Entries enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Operator, Entry with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $70,446 and $74,310).

Operator, Entry Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Operator, Entry
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 28.6%
High School 28.6%
Associates 21.4%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Operator, Entry Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operator, Entry'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 March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Operator, Entry

Salaries for an Operator, Entry can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,704 in 2023 to around $49,605 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Operator, Entry salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Operator, Entry Over Time

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