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Operator salary in California, 2026

How much does an Operator make in California?

Average base salary

$23.00
7%
above national average
Average $23.00
Low $16.90
High $35.88

The average salary for a operator is $23.00 per hour in California. 3.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Operator in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Kholes WareHouse
 
$350,000per year
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Sumaria Systems
 
$182,104per year
California ISO
 
$178,766per year
Genesis10
 
$159,245per year
UnitedAg
 
$145,000per year
Sacramento Municipal Utility D...
 
$143,749per year

Highest paying cities for Operators near California

  1. Modesto, CA
    $23.60 per hour
  2. Bakersfield, CA
    $23.42 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $23.28 per hour
  4. San Diego, CA
    $23.17 per hour
  5. Sacramento, CA
    $22.81 per hour

Where can an Operator earn more?

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