Bander Operator

Bander Operator Salary

$26K

$36.5K

$46.5K

$36,707

/year

$17.65

/hour

Bander Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$36,707

Columbus

Ohio

$35,455

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    How much does a Bander Operator make?

    As of Jul 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Bander Operator in the United States is $36,707 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.65 an hour. This is the equivalent of $705/week or $3,058/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $46,500 and as low as $26,000, the majority of Bander Operator salaries currently range between $32,000 (25th percentile) to $40,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $44,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Bander Operator varies little (about 8000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Bander Operator in your area makes on average $35,455 per year, or $1,252 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $36,707. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Bander Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Bander Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Bander Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Bander Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK, , with Arlington, VA, and Anacostia, DC, close behind in the second and third positions. Anacostia, DC, beats the national average by $5,243 (14.3%), and Sitka, AK, furthers that trend with another $7,513 (20.5%) above the $36,707 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Bander Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Sitka, AK, and District of Columbia, DC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Bander Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Sitka, AK

    $44,220

    $21.26

    Arlington, VA

    $42,229

    $20.30

    Anacostia, DC

    $41,950

    $20.17

    Seattle, WA

    $41,772

    $20.08

    Southeast, DC

    $41,771

    $20.08

    Foggy Bottom, DC

    $41,743

    $20.07

    Southwest, DC

    $41,567

    $19.98

    Washington, DC

    $41,558

    $19.98

    Spokane Valley, WA

    $41,491

    $19.95

    District of Columbia, DC

    $41,479

    $19.94

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Bander Operator Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Bander Operator salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $36,707 per year or $17.65 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.