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

A Pool Operator's salary grows with experience: an Pool Operator (0-2 years)earns $51,759, an HR Service Center Representative II (2-4 years)earns $60,139, an HR Service Center Representative III (4-7 years)earns $71,014, an HR Service Center Supervisor (7+ years)earns $84,625, an HR Service Center Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $87,916,

What are the highest paying states for a Pool Operator?

Pool Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pool Operator roles are District of Columbia $57,821, California $57,601, Massachusetts $56,834. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pool Operator roles make?

Salaries for Pool Operator level roles vary by specialization: Pool Supervisor: $86,019; Pool Sales: $52,187; Pool Maintenance: $50,749; Pool Monitor: $50,304; Pool Director: $48,129.

How do different companies affect a Pool Operator's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Pool Operator roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Pool Operator Salary in the United States

How much does a Pool Operator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pool Operator in the United States is $52,222 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,259
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,785 to $58,523
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,834

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Pool Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,523	$4,877	$1,125	$28
Average	$52,222	$4,352	$1,004	$25
25th Percentile	$46,785	$3,899	$900	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Pool Operator Salaries

A Pool 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Pool Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pool 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): $51,759
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,139
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,014
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,625
Expert (over 8 years): $87,916

Levels	Salary
Pool Oper... Level Pool Operator	$51,759
HR Servic... Level Pool Operator	$60,139
HR Servic... Level Pool Operator	$71,014
HR Servic... Level Pool Operator	$84,625
HR Servic... Level Pool Operator	$87,916

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

District of Columbia: $57,821.
California: $57,601.
Massachusetts: $56,834.

District of Columbia $57,821 California $57,601 Massachusetts $56,834 Washington $56,625 New Jersey $56,604 Alaska $56,531 Connecticut $55,810 New York $55,518

Hawaii $54,583 Rhode Island $54,144 Maryland $53,847 Minnesota $53,439 Colorado $53,283 Illinois $53,230 Oregon $53,032 Delaware $52,886

New Hampshire $52,794 Virginia $52,588 Pennsylvania $51,987 Nevada $51,685 North Dakota $51,585 Michigan $51,429 Wisconsin $51,371 Vermont $51,256

Texas $50,938 Maine $50,917 Arizona $50,886 Ohio $50,849 Georgia $50,369 Indiana $50,128 Wyoming $50,081 Utah $50,008

Iowa $49,977 Kansas $49,726 Louisiana $49,653 North Carolina $49,627 Missouri $49,617 Florida $49,413 Montana $49,303 Nebraska $49,199

Kentucky $49,141 South Carolina $48,932 Tennessee $48,802 Idaho $48,750 New Mexico $48,368 Oklahoma $48,285 Alabama $47,977 South Dakota $47,460

Arkansas $47,178 West Virginia $47,026 Mississippi $46,572

Top Paying Cities for Pool 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:

San Jose: $65,868
San Francisco: $65,147
Oakland: $63,774

San Jose, CA $65,868

San Francisco, CA $65,147

Oakland, CA $63,774

New York, NY $60,128

Paramus, NJ $59,397

Queens Village, NY $59,395

Passaic, NJ $59,345

Bergenfield, NJ $59,340

Stamford, CT $59,225

Huntington, NY $59,204

Newark, NJ $58,818

Bridgeport, CT $58,708

Vallejo, CA $58,604

New Brunswick, NJ $58,583

Petaluma, CA $58,552

Middlesex, NJ $58,453

Somerset, NJ $58,416

Santa Cruz, CA $58,348

Boston, MA $58,030

Monterey, CA $57,846

Seattle, WA $57,727

Santa Rosa, CA $57,716

Los Angeles, CA $57,701

Juneau, AK $57,565

Washington, DC $57,507

Orange, CA $57,321

Santa Ana, CA $57,184

Long Beach, CA $57,131

Anaheim, CA $57,121

Anchorage, AK $57,095

Santa Maria, CA $56,938

Everett, WA $56,928

Danbury, CT $56,744

Bremerton, WA $56,672

Tacoma, WA $56,484

New Suffolk, NY $56,483

Sacramento, CA $56,468

Santa Barbara, CA $56,411

Trenton, NJ $56,353

San Diego, CA $56,353

Brockton, MA $56,296

Fairbanks, AK $56,168

Lompoc, CA $56,035

Lowell, MA $55,992

Ventura, CA $55,982

Nashua, NH $55,972

Stockton, CA $55,967

Modesto, CA $55,586

Poughkeepsie, NY $55,471

Olympia, WA $55,371

Kennewick, WA $55,371

New Haven, CT $55,351

Lawrence, MA $55,163

Hartford, CT $55,110

Riverside, CA $55,100

New Bedford, MA $55,048

Richland, WA $55,048

Bakersfield, CA $54,975

San Bernardino, CA $54,954

New Britain, CT $54,948

Atlantic City, NJ $54,948

New London, CT $54,928

Norwich, CT $54,912

Portsmouth, NH $54,901

Boulder, CO $54,791

Portland, OR $54,719

Worcester, MA $54,713

Minneapolis, MN $54,552

Philadelphia, PA $54,478

Honolulu, HI $54,306

Saint Paul, MN $54,281

Vineland, NJ $54,270

Providence, RI $54,118

Chicago, IL $53,967

Bellingham, WA $53,904

Springfield, MA $53,862

Baltimore, MD $53,847

Chico, CA $53,716

Pittsfield, MA $53,575

Manchester, NH $53,476

Spokane, WA $53,246

Denver, CO $53,241

Albany, NY $52,995

Troy, NY $52,974

Nassau, NY $52,919

Schenectady, NY $52,865

Wilmington, DE $52,823

Burlington, VT $52,750

Salem, OR $52,729

Portland, ME $52,567

Yakima, WA $52,515

Rochester, MN $52,353

Reno, NV $52,327

Fresno, CA $52,327

Milwaukee, WI $52,280

Detroit, MI $52,228

Ann Arbor, MI $52,219

Allentown, PA $52,212

Colorado Springs, CO $52,123

Syracuse, NY $52,097

Carson City, NV $52,097

Houston, TX $52,024

Eugene, OR $51,998

Gary, IN $51,935

Springfield, OR $51,893

Bismarck, ND $51,883

Galveston, TX $51,846

Medford, OR $51,768

Fort Collins, CO $51,747

Concord, NH $51,721

Austin, TX $51,705

Mesa, AZ $51,596

Reading, PA $51,591

Phoenix, AZ $51,585

Dallas, TX $51,570

Saint Cloud, MN $51,519

Madison, WI $51,450

Utica, NY $51,309

Rochester, NY $51,225

Des Moines, IA $51,220

Raleigh, NC $51,215

Atlanta, GA $51,136

Battle Creek, MI $51,121

Salt Lake City, UT $51,105

Lancaster, PA $51,027

Harrisburg, PA $50,953

Kansas City, MO $50,901

Champaign, IL $50,891

Kansas City, KS $50,891

Fort Worth, TX $50,886

Columbus, OH $50,877

Boca Raton, FL $50,865

Pittsburgh, PA $50,844

Richmond, VA $50,823

Indianapolis, IN $50,812

Cleveland, OH $50,807

Las Vegas, NV $50,745

Cincinnati, OH $50,745

Petersburg, VA $50,666

Huntsville, AL $50,588

Lansing, MI $50,553

Lebanon, PA $50,546

Pueblo, CO $50,541

Appleton, WI $50,525

Buffalo, NY $50,504

Dayton, OH $50,489

Racine, WI $50,478

Charlotte, NC $50,473

Saint Louis, MO $50,457

York, PA $50,426

Elkhart, IN $50,426

Gastonia, NC $50,416

Billings, MT $50,403

Beaumont, TX $50,389

Lorain, OH $50,379

Benton Harbor, MI $50,369

Toledo, OH $50,358

Binghamton, NY $50,332

Rock Hill, SC $50,327

Rockford, IL $50,301

Springfield, IL $50,280

Elyria, OH $50,275

Fargo, ND $50,275

Flagstaff, AZ $50,238

Fort Lauderdale, FL $50,207

Duluth, MN $50,175

Miami, FL $50,175

Cheyenne, WY $50,139

Grand Forks, ND $50,139

Bangor, ME $50,024

Cedar Rapids, IA $49,966

Durham, NC $49,944

Louisville, KY $49,940

Grand Rapids, MI $49,930

Hialeah, FL $49,925

Casper, WY $49,852

Scranton, PA $49,789

New Orleans, LA $49,773

Virginia Beach, VA $49,768

Akron, OH $49,742

Peoria, IL $49,674

Sarasota, FL $49,664

Nashville, TN $49,627

Omaha, NE $49,627

Green Bay, WI $49,627

Baton Rouge, LA $49,601

Charleston, SC $49,590

Jamestown, NY $49,564

Davenport, IA $49,564

Tucson, AZ $49,538

Saint Petersburg, FL $49,507

Tampa, FL $49,496

Evansville, IN $49,465

Port Arthur, TX $49,465

Bradenton, FL $49,444

Santa Fe, NM $49,350

Orlando, FL $49,256

Clearwater, FL $49,241

Canton, OH $49,131

La Crosse, WI $49,131

Albuquerque, NM $49,100

Newport News, VA $49,094

High Point, NC $49,079

Ogden, UT $49,058

Corpus Christi, TX $49,016

Norfolk, VA $48,985

Laramie, WY $48,985

Rock Island, IL $48,953

Saginaw, MI $48,943

Jacksonville, FL $48,938

Salisbury, NC $48,927

Boise, ID $48,917

Moline, IL $48,891

Fort Myers, FL $48,875

Memphis, TN $48,864

Tulsa, OK $48,838

Waterloo, IA $48,807

Spartanburg, SC $48,755

Lincoln, NE $48,729

Fort Wayne, IN $48,718

Provo, UT $48,713

Cedar Falls, IA $48,650

San Antonio, TX $48,629

Greensboro, NC $48,609

South Bend, IN $48,603

Savannah, GA $48,546

Muskegon, MI $48,525

Birmingham, AL $48,520

Winston Salem, NC $48,494

Lake Charles, LA $48,368

Anderson, IN $48,358

Lexington, KY $48,342

Augusta, GA $48,327

Greenville, SC $48,327

Lima, OH $48,285

Wichita, KS $48,280

Tuscaloosa, AL $48,280

Columbia, SC $48,233

Springfield, OH $48,222

Asheville, NC $48,139

Bloomington, IN $48,102

Knoxville, TN $47,914

Shreveport, LA $47,909

Wilmington, NC $47,841

Roanoke, VA $47,841

Topeka, KS $47,747

Frankfort, KY $47,741

Oklahoma City, OK $47,705

Chillicothe, OH $47,684

Longview, TX $47,679

Melbourne, FL $47,674

Sioux Falls, SD $47,590

Mobile, AL $47,585

Terre Haute, IN $47,564

Altoona, PA $47,533

Amarillo, TX $47,496

Killeen, TX $47,481

Fayetteville, AR $47,439

Chattanooga, TN $47,423

Sioux City, IA $47,376

Idaho Falls, ID $47,366

Lynchburg, VA $47,324

Gainesville, FL $47,256

Portsmouth, OH $47,230

Little Rock, AR $47,219

Lafayette, LA $47,199

Youngstown, OH $47,199

Daytona Beach, FL $47,167

Clarksville, TN $47,162

Pensacola, FL $47,157

Temple, TX $47,153

Hopkinsville, KY $47,000

Erie, PA $46,990

Florence, SC $46,969

Charleston, WV $46,885

Great Falls, MT $46,859

Macon, GA $46,786

Tallahassee, FL $46,781

Fayetteville, NC $46,770

Waco, TX $46,760

Helena, MT $46,723

Pine Bluff, AR $46,704

Vincennes, IN $46,640

Lubbock, TX $46,619

Alamogordo, NM $46,588

Twin Falls, ID $46,541

Rapid City, SD $46,525

Jackson, MS $46,431

Huntington, WV $46,427

Greenville, MS $46,426

Parkersburg, WV $46,372

Montgomery, AL $46,363

Wichita Falls, TX $46,311

Springfield, MO $46,311

Biloxi, MS $46,285

Monroe, LA $46,232

Johnstown, PA $46,196

Sumter, SC $46,175

Columbus, GA $46,170

Pascagoula, MS $46,071

Abilene, TX $46,071

Kingsport, TN $45,935

Albany, GA $45,935

Gulfport, MS $45,919

Alexandria, LA $45,747

Fort Smith, AR $45,616

El Paso, TX $45,475

Las Cruces, NM $45,240

Harlingen, TX $45,108

Pocatello, ID $45,099

Florence, AL $45,031

Brownsville, TX $45,021

Mcallen, TX $44,911

Dothan, AL $44,838

Columbus, MS $44,528

Altus, OK $44,285

Lawton, OK $44,185

Pierre, SD $43,997

What Skills Can Increase a Pool Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 14.85% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Container (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
HRIS (Mentioned in 2.21% Job Postings): HRIS is a management system designed specifically to provide managers with information to make HR decisions. Is a system that lets you keep track of all your employees and information about them.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	14.85%
Container	2.71%
HRIS	2.21%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Pool Operator's salary.

Organizing: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Organizing	$63,189	21%
Partnering	$62,667	20%
Leadership	$60,578	16%
Analysis	$59,011	13%
Planning	$59,011	13%
Initiative	$57,967	11%

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Pool Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Pool Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Pool Operator positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Pool Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Pool Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$62,667	$30.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$60,056	$29.0	15%
Financial Services	$60,056	$29.0	15%
Software & Networking	$60,056	$29.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$57,445	$28.0	10%

How Education impacts a Pool Operator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Pool Operators enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Pool Operator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $49,973 and $53,773).

Pool Operator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Pool Operator

No Diploma 17.0%

High School 17.0%

Associates 5.7%

Bachelors 52.8%

Masters 24.5%

Doctorate 0.0%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	17.0%
High School	17.0%
Associates	5.7%
Bachelors	52.8%
Masters	24.5%
Doctorate	0.0%

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

Understanding how a Pool 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 August 01, 2026

$46,785

Average $52,222/year

$58,523

$3,899

Average $4,352/month

$4,877

$900

Average $1,004/week

$1,125

$22

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,523	$4,877	$1,125	$28
Average	$52,222	$4,352	$1,004	$25
25th Percentile	$46,785	$3,899	$900	$22

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Salary Trends for Pool Operator

Salaries for a Pool Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,974 in 2023 to around $58,778 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pool Operator salary trends, .

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1. What industry pays the highest salary for Pool Operator?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Pool Operator roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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