As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Radio Operator in Texas is $41,013, equivalent to $20 per hour, $789 weekly, or $3,418 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Radio Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Radio Operator in Texas vary widely, spanning from $32,169 to $56,054. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,384) and 75th percentile ($48,886), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,054 per year. This $12,502 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Audio Systems, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Radio Operator often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 53 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Radio Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Radio Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Radio Operator Salary $32,169 TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Radio Operator Salary $36,384 TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Radio Operator Salary $41,013 TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Radio Operator Salary $48,886 TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Radio Operator Salary $56,054 TX August 01, 2026
25% $36,384 10% $32,169 90% $56,054 75% $48,886 $41,013 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Radio Operator ?

A radio operator refers to a person who is responsible for the operations of a radio system. The profession of radio operator has become largely obsolete with the automation of radio-based tasks in recent decades. Nevertheless, radio operators are still employed in maritime and aviation fields. In most cases radio transmission is now only one of several tasks of a radio operator. In the United States, the title of Certified Radio Operator is granted to those who pass a test issued by the Society of Broadcast Engineers....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $38,833 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $38,398 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $37,966 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $39,181 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $38,290 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $42,450 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $40,088 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $38,356 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $38,255 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $39,585 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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