What are the main factors that influence a Building Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Building Operator?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Building Operator roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Building Operator's salary?

A Building Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $62,007 for beginners, reaching about $64,538 at mid-level, and approach $65,128 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Building Operator?

Building Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Building Operator roles are District of Columbia $67,793, California $67,536, Massachusetts $66,636. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Building Operator roles make?

Salaries for Building Operator level roles vary by specialization: Building Superintendent: $107,155; Building Manager: $90,862; Building Engineer: $90,161; Building Director: $89,406; Building Scientist: $83,922.

Building Operator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Building Operator make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Building Operator in Delaware is $62,007 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,094
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,476 to $69,381
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,620

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Building Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,381	$5,782	$1,334	$33
Average	$62,007	$5,167	$1,192	$30
25th Percentile	$54,476	$4,540	$1,048	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Building Operator Salaries

A Building 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Building Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Building 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): $62,007
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,766
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,538
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,892
Expert (over 8 years): $65,128

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Building Operator	$62,007
Intermediate Level Building Operator	$62,766
Senior Level Building Operator	$64,538
Specialist Level Building Operator	$64,892
Expert Level Building Operator	$65,128

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How Do Building 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 Building Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,793.
California: $67,536.
Massachusetts: $66,636.

District of Columbia $67,793 California $67,536 Massachusetts $66,636 Washington $66,391 New Jersey $66,366 Alaska $66,281 Connecticut $65,436 New York $65,093

Hawaii $63,997 Rhode Island $63,482 Maryland $63,133 Minnesota $62,656 Colorado $62,472 Illinois $62,411 Oregon $62,178 Delaware $62,007

New Hampshire $61,899 Virginia $61,658 Pennsylvania $60,954 Nevada $60,598 North Dakota $60,482 Michigan $60,298 Wisconsin $60,231 Vermont $60,096

Texas $59,723 Maine $59,698 Arizona $59,662 Ohio $59,619 Georgia $59,055 Indiana $58,774 Wyoming $58,719 Utah $58,633

Iowa $58,596 Kansas $58,302 Louisiana $58,217 North Carolina $58,186 Missouri $58,174 Florida $57,935 Montana $57,806 Nebraska $57,684

Kentucky $57,617 South Carolina $57,372 Tennessee $57,219 Idaho $57,157 New Mexico $56,710 Oklahoma $56,612 Alabama $56,251 South Dakota $55,645

Arkansas $55,314 West Virginia $55,137 Mississippi $54,604

Top Paying Cities for Building 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:

Lincoln: $61,728
Little Creek: $62,179
Magnolia: $62,090

Lincoln, DE $61,728 Little Creek, DE $62,179 Magnolia, DE $62,090 Milford, DE $61,884 Marydel, DE $61,986 Millsboro, DE $61,469 Millville, DE $61,563 Milton, DE $61,670

Nassau, DE $61,715 Ocean View, DE $61,553 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,671 Seaford, DE $61,706 Selbyville, DE $61,451 Smyrna, DE $62,222 Viola, DE $61,936 Woodside, DE $62,102

Bear, DE $61,959 Newark, DE $61,936 Claymont, DE $62,062 Delaware City, DE $61,998 Hockessin, DE $61,930 Kirkwood, DE $61,986 Middletown, DE $62,010 Montchanin, DE $61,944

New Castle, DE $61,953 Odessa, DE $62,040 Port Penn, DE $62,082 Rockland, DE $61,950 Saint Georges, DE $61,990 Townsend, DE $62,086 Winterthur, DE $61,958 Lewes, DE $61,694

Wilmington, DE $61,933 Dover, DE $62,179 Dover Afb, DE $61,852 Bethany Beach, DE $61,488 Bethel, DE $61,552 Bridgeville, DE $61,697 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,004 Cheswold, DE $62,159

Clayton, DE $62,161 Dagsboro, DE $61,445 Delmar, DE $61,347 Ellendale, DE $61,533 Felton, DE $61,879 Fenwick Island, DE $61,459 Frankford, DE $61,352 Frederica, DE $61,941

Georgetown, DE $61,422 Greenwood, DE $61,707 Harbeson, DE $61,487 Harrington, DE $61,801 Hartly, DE $61,993 Houston, DE $61,713 Kenton, DE $62,164 Laurel, DE $61,385

Yorklyn, DE $61,949

Building Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Building Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Building Operator positions in Retail & Wholesale or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Building Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Building Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$77,508	$37.0	25%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$68,207	$33.0	10%
Construction	$65,107	$31.0	5%

Building Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Building 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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$54,476

Average $62,007/year

$69,381

$4,540

Average $5,167/month

$5,782

$1,048

Average $1,192/week

$1,334

$26

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,381	$5,782	$1,334	$33
Average	$62,007	$5,167	$1,192	$30
25th Percentile	$54,476	$4,540	$1,048	$26

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