CIP Operator Salary in the United States

How much does a CIP Operator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a CIP Operator in the United States is $67,174 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,517
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,416 to $75,205
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,262
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CIP Operator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $75,205 $6,267 $1,446 $36
Average $67,174 $5,598 $1,292 $32
25th Percentile $60,416 $5,035 $1,162 $29
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Key Factors That Influence CIP Operator Salaries

A CIP Operator'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 CIP Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CIP Operator'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): $62,387
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $62,906
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,255
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,282
  • Expert (over 8 years): $68,847
Levels Salary
Entry Level CIP Operator$62,387
Intermediate Level CIP Operator$62,906
Senior Level CIP Operator$64,255
Specialist Level CIP Operator$66,282
Expert Level CIP Operator$68,847
$62,387 0 yr
$62,906 < 2 yrs
$64,255 2-4 yrs
$66,282 5-8 yrs
$68,847 > 8 yrs
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How Do CIP Operator 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 CIP Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $74,375.
  • California: $74,093.
  • Massachusetts: $73,105.

Top Paying Cities for CIP Operators

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: $84,727
  • San Francisco: $83,894
  • Oakland: $82,033

What Skills Can Increase a CIP Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 28.21% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
  • Auto Repair (Mentioned in 0.43% Job Postings): Automotive Repair means the general repair, engine rebuilding or reconditioning of motor vehicles collision service such as body, frame and fender straightening and repair and painting of motor vehicles.
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Troubleshooting 28.21%
Schematic 1.71%
Auto Repair 0.43%
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 a CIP Operator's salary.
  • Material Science: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Customer Success: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • ATM: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Material Science
 $81,952
22%
Customer Success
 $74,563
11%
ATM
 $72,548
8%
Schematic
 $71,204
6%
Instrumentation and Control
 $70,533
5%
Coordination
 $69,861
4%
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How Education impacts a CIP Operator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many CIP Operators 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 a CIP Operator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $64,656 and $69,425).

CIP Operator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for CIP Operator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 65.2%
Associates 21.5%
Bachelors 8.9%
Masters 2.2%
Doctorate 0.4%
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CIP Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CIP Operator'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.

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$60,416
Average $67,174/year
$75,205
$5,035
Average $5,598/month
$6,267
$1,162
Average $1,292/week
$1,446
$29
Average $32/hour
$36
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $75,205 $6,267 $1,446 $36
Average $67,174 $5,598 $1,292 $32
25th Percentile $60,416 $5,035 $1,162 $29

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Salary Trends for CIP Operator

Salaries for a CIP Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,983 in 2023 to around $54,453 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of CIP Operator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of CIP Operator Over Time

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$54,983
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$54,918
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2024 $54,918
2025 $54,453
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