How much does an Operator I make in Sacramento, CA? The average Operator I salary in Sacramento, CA is $72,345 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $64,742 and $79,700. 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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Operator I

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With Options for Regional Routes for Owner Operator Truck Drivers, Find the Freedom You Deserve at Ace Doran. CDL-A Owner Operator Truck Driver Jobs Offer. EARN
- 51 days ago
With Options for Regional Routes for Owner Operator Truck Drivers, Find the Freedom You Deserve at Ace Doran. CDL-A Owner Operator Truck Driver Jobs Offer. EARN
- 51 days ago
With Options for Regional Routes for Owner Operator Truck Drivers, Find the Freedom You Deserve at Ace Doran. CDL-A Owner Operator Truck Driver Jobs Offer. EARN
- 79 days ago
With Options for Regional Routes for Owner Operator Truck Drivers, Find the Freedom You Deserve at Ace Doran. CDL-A Owner Operator Truck Driver Jobs Offer. EARN
- 79 days ago
With Options for Regional Routes for Owner Operator Truck Drivers, Find the Freedom You Deserve at Ace Doran. CDL-A Owner Operator Truck Driver Jobs Offer. EARN
- 79 days ago
CHS Inc - MANKATO , MN
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to
- 123 days ago

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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79700
72345

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
66909
85568
75759
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Operator I in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Operator I ranges from $64,742 to $79,700 with the average base salary of $72,345. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,909 to $85,568 with the average total cash compensation of $75,759.

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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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