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Operator trainee salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Operator Trainee make in the United States?

Average base salary

$23.17
Average $23.17
Low $15.40
High $34.86

The average salary for a operator trainee is $23.17 per hour in the United States. 1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Operator Trainee job openings in United States

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ECC Transmission Operator Trai...
Arizona Public Service (APS)3.7out of 5 stars.
Phoenix, AZ
10 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Operator Trainee in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Constellation Energy
 
$153,096per year
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Tennessee Valley Authority
 
$133,664per year
Compass Group
 
$131,290per year
Sacramento Municipal Utility D...
 
$116,043per year
Idaho Power Company
 
$114,124per year
Bonneville Power Administratio...
 
$113,547per year

Highest paying cities for Operator Trainees near United States

  1. San Diego, CA
    $32.18 per hour
  2. Huntington Beach, CA
    $28.34 per hour
  3. Grand Forks, ND
    $28.00 per hour
  4. San Antonio, TX
    $27.11 per hour
  5. Amarillo, TX
    $26.89 per hour

Where can an Operator Trainee earn more?

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