Master Control Operator

Master Control Operator Salary in California

$28.6K

$41K

$64.1K

$44,333

/year

$21.31

/hour

Master Control Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$44,921

California

California

$44,333

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    How much does a Master Control Operator make in California?

    As of Sep 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Master Control Operator in California is $44,333 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.31 an hour. This is the equivalent of $852/week or $3,694/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $64,149 and as low as $28,620, the majority of Master Control Operator salaries currently range between $36,000 (25th percentile) to $49,300 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $62,668 annually in California. The average pay range for a Master Control Operator varies greatly (by as much as 13300), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 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 in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Master Control Operator job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with San Francisco, and Livermore, close behind in the second and third positions. Livermore, beats the average in California by $8,359 (18.9%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $10,671 (24.1%) above the $44,333 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, 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 Berkeley, and Antioch, , 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

    Berkeley

    $55,004

    $26.44

    San Francisco

    $52,925

    $25.44

    Livermore

    $52,692

    $25.33

    San Jose

    $52,648

    $25.31

    Daly City

    $52,050

    $25.02

    Oakland

    $51,591

    $24.80

    Richmond

    $51,555

    $24.79

    Hayward

    $51,502

    $24.76

    Ashland

    $51,498

    $24.76

    Antioch

    $51,074

    $24.55

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Master Control Operator Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Master Control Operator job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $44333 state average for Master Control Operator jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Systems Software Engineer

    $175,392

    $84.32

    Senior Production Support Engineer

    $101,911

    $49.00

    Svn Med

    $76,564

    $36.81

    Defense Contract Audit Agency

    $70,836

    $34.06

    Engineering Planner

    $68,680

    $33.02

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Master Control Operator salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $36,000 to $62,668 annually, with the California average at $44,333 per year or $21.31 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Master Control Operator jobs, with Berkeley leading at $55,004 annually.