Master Control Operator

Master Control Operator Salary

$29K

$41.5K

$65K

$44,921

/year

$21.60

/hour

Master Control Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$44,921

Columbus

Ohio

$43,390

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    How much does a Master Control Operator make?

    As of Jun 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Master Control Operator in the United States is $44,921 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.60 an hour. This is the equivalent of $863/week or $3,743/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $65,000 and as low as $29,000, the majority of Master Control Operator salaries currently range between $36,500 (25th percentile) to $50,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $63,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Master Control Operator varies greatly (by as much as 13500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Master Control Operator in your area makes on average $43,390 per year, or $1,531 (3.408%) less than the national average annual salary of $44,921. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Master Control Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Master Control 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 Master Control Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Master Control Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $9,195 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $10,804 (24.1%) above the $44,921 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Nome, AK, and Oakland, CA, , 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 Master Control Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $55,725

    $26.79

    Berkeley, CA

    $55,004

    $26.44

    Sitka, AK

    $54,116

    $26.02

    San Francisco, CA

    $52,925

    $25.44

    Livermore, CA

    $52,692

    $25.33

    San Jose, CA

    $52,648

    $25.31

    Daly City, CA

    $52,050

    $25.02

    Santa Cruz, CA

    $51,869

    $24.94

    Pennington County, SD

    $51,746

    $24.88

    Oakland, CA

    $51,591

    $24.80

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Master Control Operator Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Master Control Operator category.

    For example Apple Software Developer jobs pay as much as $66,924 (149.0%) more than the average Master Control Operator salary of $44,921. If you're qualified, finding work as a Apple Software Developer may help you make more money than that of the average Master Control Operator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Apple Software Developer

    $111,845

    $53.77

    Frontend Developer Internship

    $110,412

    $53.08

    Svn Med

    $77,580

    $37.30

    Defense Contract Audit Agency

    $71,776

    $34.51

    Soc Operator

    $41,244

    $19.83

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    Infographic detailing Master Control Operator salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $44,921 per year or $21.60 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.