BIM Operator Salary in San Diego, California

How much does a BIM Operator make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a BIM Operator in San Diego, CA is $96,874. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $75,427 to a high of $125,237, with most professionals earning between $85,648 and $111,720.

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Common responsibilities of a BIM Operator

Require a positive attitude and good communication skills with internal and external customers.

July 19, 2022

Produce hanger layout drawings along with electronic layout files to be used in a Total Station Device for laser guided layout on the job site.

December 07, 2022

Assist the BIM Department Manager in preparing VDC/BIM Guidelines for department and project specific requirements (Department Policies, ITBs, Execution Plans, etc.

December 08, 2022

Manage 3D models for design coordination and submission for approval by Construction Management firm.

December 29, 2022

Compile contract VDC/BIM required close out documentation.

January 07, 2023

Update model and drawing sets as required by bulletins released by Construction Management firm.

March 05, 2023

Develop increased proficiency in system operation with a resulting increase in productivity and learn how to use all software options.

March 07, 2023

Create, collect and process various 2D drawings of released areas for field construction.

March 09, 2023

Helps QA/QC drawings based off of standards and best practices.

March 11, 2023

Understanding of CAD / BIM customization.

April 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for BIM Operator in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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85648

111720

96874

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

86574

114074

98211

What is the average salary for BIM Operator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of BIM Operator in San Diego, CA. The base salary for BIM Operator ranges from $85,648 to $111,720 with the average base salary of $96,874. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,574 to $114,074 with the average total cash compensation of $98,211.

View Average Salary for BIM Operator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$96,874	$85,648 - $111,720
Bonus	$1,337	$927 - $2,354
Total Pay	$98,211	$86,574 - $114,074

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

BIM Operator Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,804 - $111,924	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,059 - $112,257	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,581 - $111,633	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,183 - $112,418	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,581 - $111,633	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,974 - $113,450	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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