How much does a Drone Operator make in California? The average Drone Operator salary in California is $56,318 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $50,155 and $64,227. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Drone Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drone Operator Salary $44,544 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Drone Operator Salary $50,155 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Drone Operator Salary $56,318 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Drone Operator Salary $64,227 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Drone Operator Salary $71,429 CA March 26, 2024
25% $50,155 10% $44,544 90% $71,429 75% $64,227 $56,318 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $53,816 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $54,582 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $56,522 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $53,714 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $52,335 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $55,705 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $53,969 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $50,854 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $62,291 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $62,138 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Drone Operator in California
TruNorthe - Modesto , CA
Job Description Job Description TruNorthe, LLC provides construction management and site acquisition services to the cellular communication industry. Our professional teams are created emulating a culture that is supportive while also providing each team member with the flexibility to work independently. We are a growing company working with some of the most notable companies in the cellular communication industry. TruNorthe offers numerous opportunities for growth and career advancement. We are seeking a Drone Pilot to join our team! Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Operate and control drones in a safe and responsible manner, adhering to all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. · Conduct pre-flight inspections to ensure the drone is in proper working condition. · Plan and execute drone flights according to project requirements, ensuring the safety of personnel and property. · Capture high-quality aerial footage and imagery as per project specifications. · Maintain
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EverGRO - Orange , VA
WHAT'S MY NEXT CAREER AS THE AGRONOMY DRONE PILOT APPLICATOR LOOK LIKE: Your next career will be highlighted by: Serving as the Drone Remote Pilot Operator for the Agronomy Division to custom apply EverGRO's crop protectants/products to customer properties Learning & adapting to improve efficiencies & custom application operations with drone technology and software Assisting Agronomy Division with daily activities related to custom application, including reporting, data management, customer support, vendor management, etc. WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? As the Agronomy Division Support Specialist, you will be eligible for several benefits, including: Competitive Pay Competitive 401k Company Match with Immediate Vesting Medical Plan Options; including Health Savings Account eligibility Paid Time Off Employee Discounts Financial Support to Obtain and Renew Certifications/Licenses & Tuition Reimbursement Leadership Training and Development opportunities WHAT CAN I EXPECT? This position will be task
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AI Nautics - West Jordan , UT
Our drone operators are intelligence specialists; Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operators in the US Army are remote pilots of unmanned observation aircraft, aka From Indeed Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:17:13 GMT View all *Source:*
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**UAV Drone Pilots** Vimaan is looking for pilots, technicians and operators for our drones for various customer applications. The jobs are located in PA, TN, TX, MS, CA and other states. **Job Functions** The role will include, but not be limited to: * Performing flight testing of new generations of drones * Fly drones daily/weekly at customer sites to acquire sensor data including camera-based images and other information * Optimize sensor mounting parameters and data collection information to meet customer needs * Communicate closely with Applications Engineering Team to report and resolve issues for continuous improvement * Help grow and lead the team at different sites **Qualifications** * The ideal candidate has the following attributes: * SW skills: Familiarity with MS and G-Suite products. Bonus if any user experience with Ubuntu and Python. * Experience with cameras, FPV, sensors and other applications of drones for commercial applications * High School Degree, AA degree or Ba
- 1 day ago
Seek Now - Louisville , KY
Our Company: Established in 2012, Seek Now captures robust property data to meet the needs of customers across the insurance and real estate industries. With more than 2 million property inspections completed to date while currently servicing 3,000 properties per day, Seek Now is the leading data capture and inspection services firm serving 240+ customers. Our mission is to help our customers make faster decisions and improve economic outcomes, all while providing a stellar customer experience. We accomplish this through continuously reimagining how information is captured, transformed, and transmitted across all the industries we serve. Our vision is to be the leading provider of on-demand, ground truth property data solutions. We do this while creating individual growth opportunities for our employees, expanding network of Seekers, and value add partners. Position Summary: Seek Now is searching for capable 1099 independent sub-contractors to provide drone services for upcoming teleco
- 1 day ago
Roofer.com - Boerne , TX
Job Description Job Description Job description: Coordinate and actively participate in ground and flight operations including mission planning, Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability Authorization (LAANC), execution, briefing/debriefing, for data collection efforts with final data processing and imagery upload. You will be responsible for flying Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) missions for drone operators to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, company policy and procedures. This role is seasonal, contract, and part-time. Drones will be used to photograph damaged roofs that were recently damaged by wind and hail. This is a great opportunity for a Part 107 pilot to earn extra income as a storm chaser. Prior experience with drones is required for this role. About Roofer.com: Roofer.com is the first tech-enabled roofing company in the US and is rapidly expanding. Using cutting-edge drone, topographical, and machine learning technologies, w
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