Operator Salary in San Jose, California

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How much does an Operator make in San Jose, CA? The average Operator salary in San Jose, CA is $61,935 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $55,302 and $70,104. 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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CDL A Owner Operator - OTR
Road Wolves Inc. -
Job Description. Tired of companies 'scraping off the top', claiming they give you the unrealistic 90-95% of gross. Do you want to work for a company that is bu
- 12 days ago
CDL A Owner Operator - OTR
Road Wolves Inc. -
Job Description. Tired of companies 'scraping off the top', claiming they give you the unrealistic 90-95% of gross. Do you want to work for a company that is bu
- 12 days ago
CDL A Owner Operator - OTR
Road Wolves Inc. -
Job Description. Tired of companies 'scraping off the top', claiming they give you the unrealistic 90-95% of gross. Do you want to work for a company that is bu
- 12 days ago
CDL A Owner Operator - OTR
Road Wolves Inc. -
Job Description. Tired of companies 'scraping off the top', claiming they give you the unrealistic 90-95% of gross. Do you want to work for a company that is bu
- 12 days ago
CDL A Owner Operator - OTR
Road Wolves Inc. -
Job Description. Tired of companies 'scraping off the top', claiming they give you the unrealistic 90-95% of gross. Do you want to work for a company that is bu
- 12 days ago
CDL A Owner Operator - OTR
Road Wolves Inc. -
Job Description. Tired of companies 'scraping off the top', claiming they give you the unrealistic 90-95% of gross. Do you want to work for a company that is bu
- 12 days ago

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Average Base Salary

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55302
70104
61935

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
56069
71544
63010
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Operator in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Operator ranges from $55,302 to $70,104 with the average base salary of $61,935. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,069 to $71,544 with the average total cash compensation of $63,010.

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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

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