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Utility operator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$24.33
Average $24.33
Low $16.41
High $36.07

The average salary for a utility operator is $24.33 per hour in the United States and $8,125 overtime per year.2.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Utility Operator job openings in United States

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Utility Machine Operator
Ethan Allen3.3out of 5 stars.
Maiden, NC
Full-time
23 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Utility Operator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City of Palo Alto
 
$166,626per year
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Anheuser-Busch
 
$126,742per year
City of Vacaville, CA
 
$120,729per year
Lazarus Industries LLC
 
$119,600per year
CITY OF REDDING
 
$116,334per year
City of Pleasanton
 
$106,968per year

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Highest paying cities for Utility Operators near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $41.34 per hour
  2. Hebron, KY
    $22.60 per hour
  3. Appleton, WI
    $22.43 per hour
  4. Old Fort, OH
    $21.82 per hour
  5. Little Falls, MN
    $20.05 per hour

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