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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Power System Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is San Francisco, CA (27.1% above average), followed by United, WV and Seattle, WA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage San Francisco, CA $157,987 $13,165 $3,038 $75.96 United, WV $146,283 $12,190 $2,813 $70.33 Seattle, WA $145,702 $12,141 $2,801 $70.05 San Jose, CA $143,378 $11,948 $2,757 $68.93 Southeast, DC $143,301 $11,941 $2,755 $68.89 Arlington, VA $142,806 $11,900 $2,746 $68.66 Honolulu County, HI $142,004 $11,833 $2,730 $68.27 Bend, OR $141,673 $11,806 $2,724 $68.11 Southwest, DC $141,232 $11,769 $2,716 $67.90 District of Columbia, DC $140,907 $11,742 $2,709 $67.74

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Q: How much does a Power System Operator make?

The average annual pay for a power system operator in the United States is $124,340 a year — that works out to approximately $59.78 an hour. The middle 80% of Power System Operators earn between $97,500 (10th percentile) and $154,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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

We found several jobs related to Power System Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Substation Relay Technician at $19,736 (15.9%) above Power System Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Substation Relay Technician $104,604 $8,717 $2,011 $50.29 Electrical Operator $104,568 $8,714 $2,010 $50.27 Mcc $53,640 $4,470 $1,031 $25.79 Oil Field $51,407 $4,283 $988 $24.71 Army Navy $25,522 $2,126 $490 $12.27

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How much does a Power System Operator make?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average annual pay for a Power System Operator in the United States is $124,340 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $59.78 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,391/week or $10,361/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $158,500 and as low as $86,500, the majority of Power System Operator salaries currently range between $109,000 (25th percentile) to $141,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $154,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Power System Operator varies greatly (by as much as 32500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Power System Operator in your area makes on average $0 per year, or $124,340 (100.000%) less than the national average annual salary of $124,340. Ohio ranks number 27 out of 50 states nationwide for Power System Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Power System 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 Power System Operator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Power System Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is San Francisco, CA, , with United, WV, and Seattle, WA, close behind in the second and third positions. Seattle, WA, beats the national average by $21,362 (17.2%), and San Francisco, CA, furthers that trend with another $33,647 (27.1%) above the $124,340 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 11% between San Francisco, CA, 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 Power System Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
San Francisco, CA	$157,987	$13,165	$3,038	$75.96
United, WV	$146,283	$12,190	$2,813	$70.33
Seattle, WA	$145,702	$12,141	$2,801	$70.05
San Jose, CA	$143,378	$11,948	$2,757	$68.93
Southeast, DC	$143,301	$11,941	$2,755	$68.89
Arlington, VA	$142,806	$11,900	$2,746	$68.66
Honolulu County, HI	$142,004	$11,833	$2,730	$68.27
Bend, OR	$141,673	$11,806	$2,724	$68.11
Southwest, DC	$141,232	$11,769	$2,716	$67.90
District of Columbia, DC	$140,907	$11,742	$2,709	$67.74

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

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Power System Operator job category, we found that Substation Relay Technician jobs have average salaries similar than Power System Operator jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Substation Relay Technician	$104,604	$8,717	$2,011	$50.29
Electrical Operator	$104,568	$8,714	$2,010	$50.27
Mcc	$53,640	$4,470	$1,031	$25.79
Oil Field	$51,407	$4,283	$988	$24.71
Army Navy	$25,522	$2,126	$490	$12.27

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Infographic detailing Power System Operator salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $124,340 per year or $59.78 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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