Scada Operator Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Scada Operator in the United States is $93,921 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,769
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,481 to $99,599
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,707
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Scada Operator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $99,599 $8,300 $1,915 $48
Average $93,921 $7,827 $1,806 $45
25th Percentile $86,481 $7,207 $1,663 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Scada Operator Salaries

A Scada 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 Scada Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Scada 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): $93,921
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,615
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,950
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,217
  • Expert (over 8 years): $96,395
Levels Salary
Entry Level Scada Operator$93,921
Intermediate Level Scada Operator$94,615
Senior Level Scada Operator$95,950
Specialist Level Scada Operator$96,217
Expert Level Scada Operator$96,395
$93,921 0 yr
$94,615 < 2 yrs
$95,950 2-4 yrs
$96,217 5-8 yrs
$96,395 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Scada 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: $118,462
  • San Francisco: $117,297
  • Oakland: $114,696

What Skills Can Increase a Scada Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.27% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 2.53% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
  • Calibration (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.27%
Schematic 2.53%
Calibration 2.04%
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 Scada Operator's salary.
  • Algorithms: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Project Control: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • System Requirements: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Algorithms
$104,252
11%
Project Control
$103,313
10%
System Requirements
$103,313
10%
Systems Architecture
$102,373
9%
Computer Engineering
$101,434
8%
Flexibility
$101,434
8%
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Scada Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Scada 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Scada Operator

Salaries for a Scada Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $76,885 in 2023 to around $75,858 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Scada Operator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Scada Operator Over Time

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$76,885
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$76,443
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2024 $76,443
2025 $75,858
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