What are the main factors that influence a CCTV Operator's salary?

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

How does experience change A CCTV Operator's salary?

A CCTV Operator's salary grows with experience: a CCTV Operator (0-1 years)earns $43,250, a Surveillance Technician (1-3 years)earns $49,136, a Surveillance Supervisor (3+ years)earns $57,272, a Surveillance Operations Manager (3-5 years)earns $81,453,

What are the highest paying states for a CCTV Operator?

CCTV Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CCTV Operator roles are District of Columbia $46,568, California $46,391, Massachusetts $45,773. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CCTV Operator roles make?

Salaries for CCTV Operator level roles vary by specialization: Smart Home Security and CCTV Installer: $64,706; Wachter CCTV Technician: $58,591; Mobile Electronics CCTV Installer: $58,355; Operator, Assembly Operator: $55,869; Crane Operator: $52,040.

CCTV Operator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a CCTV Operator make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a CCTV Operator in Rhode Island is $43,607 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,894
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,029 to $48,468
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,772

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CCTV Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,468	$4,039	$932	$23
Average	$43,607	$3,634	$839	$21
25th Percentile	$40,029	$3,336	$770	$19

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Key Factors That Influence CCTV Operator Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $46,568.
California: $46,391.
Massachusetts: $45,773.

District of Columbia $46,568 California $46,391 Massachusetts $45,773 Washington $45,605 New Jersey $45,588 Alaska $45,529 Connecticut $44,949 New York $44,713

Hawaii $43,960 Rhode Island $43,607 Maryland $43,367 Minnesota $43,039 Colorado $42,913 Illinois $42,871 Oregon $42,711 Delaware $42,593

New Hampshire $42,519 Virginia $42,354 Pennsylvania $41,870 Nevada $41,626 North Dakota $41,546 Michigan $41,420 Wisconsin $41,374 Vermont $41,281

Texas $41,025 Maine $41,008 Arizona $40,982 Ohio $40,953 Georgia $40,566 Indiana $40,373 Wyoming $40,335 Utah $40,276

Iowa $40,251 Kansas $40,049 Louisiana $39,990 North Carolina $39,969 Missouri $39,960 Florida $39,796 Montana $39,708 Nebraska $39,624

Kentucky $39,578 South Carolina $39,409 Tennessee $39,304 Idaho $39,262 New Mexico $38,955 Oklahoma $38,888 Alabama $38,640 South Dakota $38,223

Arkansas $37,996 West Virginia $37,874 Mississippi $37,508

Top Paying Cities for CCTV 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: $44,322
Albion: $43,586
Ashaway: $44,490

Adamsville, RI $44,322 Albion, RI $43,586 Ashaway, RI $44,490 Barrington, RI $43,586 Block Island, RI $44,259 Bradford, RI $44,461 Bristol, RI $43,544 Carolina, RI $44,099

Charlestown, RI $44,145 Chepachet, RI $43,502 Clayville, RI $43,544 Coventry, RI $43,502 West Greenwich, RI $43,472 East Greenwich, RI $43,531 Exeter, RI $44,461 Fiskeville, RI $43,586

Forestdale, RI $43,544 Foster, RI $43,472 Glendale, RI $43,472 Greene, RI $43,960 Greenville, RI $43,586 Harmony, RI $43,573 Harrisville, RI $43,502 Hope, RI $43,586

Hope Valley, RI $44,490 Hopkinton, RI $44,503 Jamestown, RI $44,057 Kenyon, RI $44,448 Little Compton, RI $44,305 Manville, RI $43,586 Mapleville, RI $43,472 Newport, RI $44,065

Middletown, RI $44,250 North Kingstown, RI $43,460 North Scituate, RI $43,573 Oakland, RI $43,514 Pascoag, RI $43,489 Pawtucket, RI $43,586 Central Falls, RI $43,586 Cumberland, RI $43,586

Lincoln, RI $43,586 Portsmouth, RI $43,889 Prudence Island, RI $43,502 Rockville, RI $44,503 Saunderstown, RI $44,082 Shannock, RI $44,436 Slatersville, RI $43,544 Slocum, RI $44,082

Tiverton, RI $44,335 Wakefield, RI $44,036 Kingston, RI $44,044 Narragansett, RI $44,053 Peace Dale, RI $44,036 Warren, RI $43,573 Warwick, RI $43,586 Westerly, RI $44,515

West Kingston, RI $44,070 West Warwick, RI $43,586 Wood River Junction, RI $44,461 Woonsocket, RI $43,544 North Smithfield, RI $43,573 Wyoming, RI $44,448 Providence, RI $43,586 Cranston, RI $43,586

North Providence, RI $43,586 East Providence, RI $43,586 Riverside, RI $43,586 Rumford, RI $43,586 Smithfield, RI $43,586 Johnston, RI $43,586

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

Understanding how a CCTV 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 April 01, 2026

$40,029

Average $43,607/year

$48,468

$3,336

Average $3,634/month

$4,039

$770

Average $839/week

$932

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,468	$4,039	$932	$23
Average	$43,607	$3,634	$839	$21
25th Percentile	$40,029	$3,336	$770	$19

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