What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Medical Operator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Medical Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.1% above average), followed by Mercer Island, WA and Scappoose, OR. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $63,103 $5,258 $1,213 $30.34 Mercer Island, WA $62,301 $5,191 $1,198 $29.95 Scappoose, OR $62,287 $5,190 $1,197 $29.95 Berkeley, CA $62,286 $5,190 $1,197 $29.95 Woodinville, WA $62,281 $5,190 $1,197 $29.94 Ketchikan, AK $62,261 $5,188 $1,197 $29.93 Pennington County, SD $62,148 $5,179 $1,195 $29.88 Vineyard Haven, MA $61,478 $5,123 $1,182 $29.56 Sitka, AK $61,281 $5,106 $1,178 $29.46 Armonk, NY $60,894 $5,074 $1,171 $29.28

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Q: How much does a Medical Operator make?

The average annual pay for a medical operator in the United States is $50,869 a year — that works out to approximately $24.46 an hour. The middle 80% of Medical Operators earn between $38,000 (10th percentile) and $70,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Medical Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Medical Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Power Plant Operator Trainee at $42,135 (82.8%) above Medical Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Power Plant Operator Trainee $93,004 $7,750 $1,788 $44.71 Camera Operator $58,583 $4,881 $1,126 $28.16 Automated Process Operator $43,984 $3,665 $845 $21.15 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator $41,139 $3,428 $791 $19.78 Production Operator $37,856 $3,154 $728 $18.20

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Medical Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$50,869

Columbus

Ohio

$49,134

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How much does a Medical Operator make?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a Medical Operator in the United States is $50,869 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $24.46 an hour. This is the equivalent of $978/week or $4,239/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $73,500 and as low as $25,000, the majority of Medical Operator salaries currently range between $42,500 (25th percentile) to $62,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $70,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Medical Operator varies greatly (by as much as 20000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Medical Operator in your area makes on average $49,134 per year, or $1,735 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $50,869. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Medical Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Medical 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 Medical Operator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Medical Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Mercer Island, WA, and Scappoose, OR, close behind in the second and third positions. Scappoose, OR, beats the national average by $11,418 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $12,234 (24.1%) above the $50,869 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Nome, AK, and Armonk, NY, , 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 Medical Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$63,103	$5,258	$1,213	$30.34
Mercer Island, WA	$62,301	$5,191	$1,198	$29.95
Scappoose, OR	$62,287	$5,190	$1,197	$29.95
Berkeley, CA	$62,286	$5,190	$1,197	$29.95
Woodinville, WA	$62,281	$5,190	$1,197	$29.94
Ketchikan, AK	$62,261	$5,188	$1,197	$29.93
Pennington County, SD	$62,148	$5,179	$1,195	$29.88
Vineyard Haven, MA	$61,478	$5,123	$1,182	$29.56
Sitka, AK	$61,281	$5,106	$1,178	$29.46
Armonk, NY	$60,894	$5,074	$1,171	$29.28

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

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

For example Power Plant Operator Trainee jobs pay as much as $42,135 (82.8%) more than the average Medical Operator salary of $50,869. If you're qualified, finding work as a Power Plant Operator Trainee may help you make more money than that of the average Medical Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Power Plant Operator Trainee	$93,004	$7,750	$1,788	$44.71
Camera Operator	$58,583	$4,881	$1,126	$28.16
Automated Process Operator	$43,984	$3,665	$845	$21.15
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator	$41,139	$3,428	$791	$19.78
Production Operator	$37,856	$3,154	$728	$18.20

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Infographic detailing Medical Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $50,869 per year or $24.46 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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