What are the main factors that influence an Utility Operator's salary?

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

How does experience change An Utility Operator's salary?

An Utility Operator's salary grows with experience: a Utility Operator (0-1 years)earns $66,061, a Field Operator II (1-3 years)earns $73,962, a Field Operator III (3-5 years)earns $91,002, a Field Operator IV (5-7 years)earns $100,488, a Field Operations Supervisor (7+ years)earns $118,646,

What are the highest paying states for an Utility Operator?

Utility Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Utility Operator roles are District of Columbia $70,091, California $69,826, Massachusetts $68,895. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Utility Operator roles make?

Salaries for Utility Operator level roles vary by specialization: Utility Engineer: $105,825; Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor: $105,639; Utility Plant Operator IV: $105,430; Utility Plant Operator V: $91,411; Utility Plant Operator III: $91,080.

Utility Operator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Utility Operator make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Utility Operator in Rhode Island is $65,635 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,241
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,496 to $71,710
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,906

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Utility Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,710	$5,976	$1,379	$34
Average	$65,635	$5,470	$1,262	$32
25th Percentile	$59,496	$4,958	$1,144	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Utility Operator Salaries

An Utility 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 Utility Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Utility 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): $66,061
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,962
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,002
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,488
Expert (over 8 years): $118,646

Levels	Salary
Utility O... Level Utility Operator	$66,061
Field Ope... Level Utility Operator	$73,962
Field Ope... Level Utility Operator	$91,002
Field Ope... Level Utility Operator	$100,488
Field Ope... Level Utility Operator	$118,646

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

District of Columbia: $70,091.
California: $69,826.
Massachusetts: $68,895.

District of Columbia $70,091 California $69,826 Massachusetts $68,895 Washington $68,642 New Jersey $68,616 Alaska $68,528 Connecticut $67,654 New York $67,300

Hawaii $66,166 Rhode Island $65,635 Maryland $65,274 Minnesota $64,780 Colorado $64,590 Illinois $64,527 Oregon $64,286 Delaware $64,109

New Hampshire $63,998 Virginia $63,748 Pennsylvania $63,020 Nevada $62,653 North Dakota $62,533 Michigan $62,343 Wisconsin $62,273 Vermont $62,134

Texas $61,748 Maine $61,722 Arizona $61,684 Ohio $61,640 Georgia $61,058 Indiana $60,767 Wyoming $60,710 Utah $60,621

Iowa $60,583 Kansas $60,279 Louisiana $60,190 North Carolina $60,159 Missouri $60,146 Florida $59,899 Montana $59,766 Nebraska $59,640

Kentucky $59,570 South Carolina $59,317 Tennessee $59,159 Idaho $59,095 New Mexico $58,633 Oklahoma $58,532 Alabama $58,158 South Dakota $57,532

Arkansas $57,190 West Virginia $57,006 Mississippi $56,455

Top Paying Cities for Utility 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:

Adamsville: $66,455
Albion: $65,894
Ashaway: $66,329

Adamsville, RI $66,455 Albion, RI $65,894 Ashaway, RI $66,329 Barrington, RI $65,720 Block Island, RI $66,086 Bradford, RI $66,289 Bristol, RI $65,973 Carolina, RI $66,180

Charlestown, RI $66,204 Chepachet, RI $66,072 Clayville, RI $65,888 Coventry, RI $65,891 West Greenwich, RI $66,073 East Greenwich, RI $65,847 Exeter, RI $66,054 Fiskeville, RI $65,719

Forestdale, RI $66,225 Foster, RI $66,037 Glendale, RI $66,230 Greene, RI $66,124 Greenville, RI $65,744 Harmony, RI $65,829 Harrisville, RI $66,202 Hope, RI $65,760

Hope Valley, RI $66,271 Hopkinton, RI $66,358 Jamestown, RI $66,137 Kenyon, RI $66,172 Little Compton, RI $66,445 Manville, RI $65,980 Mapleville, RI $66,085 Newport, RI $66,203

Middletown, RI $66,232 North Kingstown, RI $65,960 North Scituate, RI $65,830 Oakland, RI $66,156 Pascoag, RI $66,246 Pawtucket, RI $65,622 Central Falls, RI $65,651 Cumberland, RI $66,024

Lincoln, RI $65,717 Portsmouth, RI $66,196 Prudence Island, RI $66,060 Rockville, RI $66,348 Saunderstown, RI $66,097 Shannock, RI $66,175 Slatersville, RI $66,226 Slocum, RI $66,095

Tiverton, RI $66,398 Wakefield, RI $66,153 Kingston, RI $66,128 Narragansett, RI $66,172 Peace Dale, RI $66,145 Warren, RI $65,890 Warwick, RI $65,706 Westerly, RI $66,345

West Kingston, RI $66,149 West Warwick, RI $65,787 Wood River Junction, RI $66,243 Woonsocket, RI $66,229 North Smithfield, RI $66,078 Wyoming, RI $66,175 Providence, RI $65,603 Cranston, RI $65,612

North Providence, RI $65,620 East Providence, RI $65,608 Riverside, RI $65,628 Rumford, RI $65,619 Smithfield, RI $65,752 Johnston, RI $65,642

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

Understanding how an Utility 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 May 01, 2026

$59,496

Average $65,635/year

$71,710

$4,958

Average $5,470/month

$5,976

$1,144

Average $1,262/week

$1,379

$29

Average $32/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,710	$5,976	$1,379	$34
Average	$65,635	$5,470	$1,262	$32
25th Percentile	$59,496	$4,958	$1,144	$29

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