Substation Operator Salaries in West Virginia

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How Much Does a Substation Operator Make in West Virginia?

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$52,638/yr

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Low $48,191

Average $52,638

High $57,462

The average salary for Substation Operator is $52,638 per year in West Virginia.

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
Phillips & Jordan, Inc. Heavy Equipment Operator (T-Line/Substation Foundations)(Travel Required)	$61,603/yr	$51,455 $71,751 RANGE: $51,455 - $71,751
Phillips & Jordan, Inc. Foundation Drill Rig Operator (T-Line/Substation Foundations)(Travel Required)	$91,114/yr	$78,665 $103,564 RANGE: $78,665 - $103,564
Compliance Systems Management Construction Manager- Electrical Substation Project	$156,245/yr	$133,788 $178,702 RANGE: $133,788 - $178,702
Phillips & Jordan, Inc. Laborer - (T-Line/Substation Foundations)(Travel Required)	$33,050/yr	$28,257 $37,843 RANGE: $28,257 - $37,843
Phillips & Jordan, Inc. Concrete Finisher - (T-Line/Substation Foundations)(Travel Required)	$92,233/yr	$78,014 $106,453 RANGE: $78,014 - $106,453
Jennmar Operator	$60,273/yr	$51,785 $68,761 RANGE: $51,785 - $68,761
Gudenkauf, a Congruex company Operator	$34,162/yr	$29,150 $39,174 RANGE: $29,150 - $39,174
Congruex Operator	$33,403/yr	$28,502 $38,303 RANGE: $28,502 - $38,303

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Heavy Equipment Operator (T-Line/Substation Foundations)(Travel Required)

Charleston, WV

$51,455 - $71,751

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Foundation Drill Rig Operator (T-Line/Substation Foundations)(Travel Required)

Charleston, WV

$78,665 - $103,564

15 Days Ago

Construction Manager- Electrical Substation Project

Maidsville, WV

$133,788 - $178,702

13 Days Ago

Laborer - (T-Line/Substation Foundations)(Travel Required)

Charleston, WV

$28,257 - $37,843

15 Days Ago

Concrete Finisher - (T-Line/Substation Foundations)(Travel Required)

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Substation Operator Jobs in West Virginia

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where a Substation Operator can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Substation Operator job salaries in West Virginia. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Substation Operator jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Substation Operator positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Substation Operator salary is higher than other cities in West Virginia. Morgantown takes first place in this list, followed by Wheeling, Fairmont. The Substation Operator salary is $57,258 in Morgantown, which is lower than the national average. There is 0 city's Substation Operator salary higher than national average in West Virginia.

The average salary for a Substation Operator in West Virginia is $52,638, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Substation Operator jobs is Morgantown, WV, and it is higher than Wheeling. Substation Operator jobs in Morgantown can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in West Virginia.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
Morgantown	$57,258	$4,772	$1,101	$28
Wheeling	$57,258	$4,772	$1,101	$28
Fairmont	$57,258	$4,772	$1,101	$28
Weirton	$56,966	$4,747	$1,096	$27
Charleston	$52,638	$4,387	$1,012	$25
Beckley	$52,170	$4,348	$1,003	$25
Huntington	$51,995	$4,333	$1,000	$25
Parkersburg	$51,936	$4,328	$999	$25

What Does a Substation Operator Do?

Within an electrical distribution system, the points at which the baton is passed are the electrical substations, while the relay runner who does the passing is the Substation Operator.

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As a substation operator, it is your job to run and manage an electrical substation so that customers can safely use electricity.

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Based on our selection of Substation Operator resumes, main job requirements are knowledge of relevant equipment, attention to safety, availability for work in shifts, teamwork, and observational skills.

Updated November 10, 2021

If you are thinking of becoming a Substation Operator or planning the next step in your career, find details about.

Updated November 07, 2021

Substation Operators control electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, current converters, voltage transformers, and others.

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Substation Operator Salaries

What is the average of a Substation Operator in West Virginia?

The Substation Operator salary range is from $48,191 to $57,462, and the average Substation Operator salary is $52,638/year in West Virginia. The Substation Operator's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Substation Operator salary in the United States?

The Substation Operator salary in San Jose, CA is $73,401 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Substation Operator's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Substation Operator.

What is the growth rate of the Substation Operator's salary?

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