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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Scada Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Whitehorse, YT (55.5% above average), followed by Carcross, YT and Duncan, BC. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Whitehorse, YT $74,538 $6,211 $1,433 $35.84 Carcross, YT $74,495 $6,207 $1,432 $35.81 Duncan, BC $73,737 $6,144 $1,418 $35.45 Oak Bay, BC $73,603 $6,133 $1,415 $35.39 Victoria, BC $73,291 $6,107 $1,409 $35.24 Courtenay, BC $72,412 $6,034 $1,392 $34.81 Saint John, NB $71,936 $5,994 $1,383 $34.58 Kelowna, BC $71,785 $5,982 $1,380 $34.51 West Kelowna, BC $71,772 $5,981 $1,380 $34.51 Chilliwack, BC $70,971 $5,914 $1,364 $34.12

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Q: How much does a Scada Operator make?

The average annual pay for a scada operator in the United States is $47,930 a year — that works out to approximately $23.04 an hour. The middle 80% of Scada Operators earn between $33,500 (10th percentile) and $66,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 1 Best Paying Related Scada Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Scada Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Substance Abuse Specialist at $11,084 (23.1%) above Scada Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Substance Abuse Specialist $59,014 $4,917 $1,134 $28.37

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Scada Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$47,930

Columbus

Ohio

$46,296

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How much does a Scada Operator make?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Scada Operator in the United States is $47,930 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.04 an hour. This is the equivalent of $921/week or $3,994/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $77,000 and as low as $22,000, the majority of Scada Operator salaries currently range between $37,500 (25th percentile) to $45,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $66,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Scada 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 Scada Operator in your area makes on average $46,296 per year, or $1,634 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $47,930. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Scada Operator salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Scada Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Whitehorse, YT, , with Carcross, YT, and Duncan, BC, close behind in the second and third positions. Duncan, BC, beats the national average by $25,807 (53.8%), and Whitehorse, YT, furthers that trend with another $26,608 (55.5%) above the $47,930 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Whitehorse, YT, and Chilliwack, BC, , 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 Scada Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Whitehorse, YT	$74,538	$6,211	$1,433	$35.84
Carcross, YT	$74,495	$6,207	$1,432	$35.81
Duncan, BC	$73,737	$6,144	$1,418	$35.45
Oak Bay, BC	$73,603	$6,133	$1,415	$35.39
Victoria, BC	$73,291	$6,107	$1,409	$35.24
Courtenay, BC	$72,412	$6,034	$1,392	$34.81
Saint John, NB	$71,936	$5,994	$1,383	$34.58
Kelowna, BC	$71,785	$5,982	$1,380	$34.51
West Kelowna, BC	$71,772	$5,981	$1,380	$34.51
Chilliwack, BC	$70,971	$5,914	$1,364	$34.12

What are Top 1 Best Paying Related Scada Operator Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Scada Operator job category, we found that Substance Abuse Specialist jobs have average salaries greater than Scada Operator jobs.

Significantly, Substance Abuse Specialist jobs pay $11,084 (23.1%) more than the average Scada Operator salary of $47,930. If you're qualified, finding work as a Substance Abuse Specialist may help you make more money than that of the average Scada Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Substance Abuse Specialist	$59,014	$4,917	$1,134	$28.37

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