Side Boom Operator

Side Boom Operator Salary

$32.5K

$52.5K

$81K

$54,294

/year

$26.10

/hour

Side Boom Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,294

Columbus

Ohio

$52,442

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    How much does a Side Boom Operator make?

    As of Aug 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Side Boom Operator in the United States is $54,294 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.10 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,044/week or $4,524/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $81,000 and as low as $32,500, the majority of Side Boom Operator salaries currently range between $48,000 (25th percentile) to $56,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $64,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Side Boom 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 Side Boom Operator in your area makes on average $52,442 per year, or $1,852 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $54,294. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Side Boom Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Side Boom 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 Side Boom Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Side Boom Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Tracy, CA, , with Lodi, CA, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $13,057 (24.0%), and Tracy, CA, furthers that trend with another $14,838 (27.3%) above the $54,294 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Tracy, CA, and Isanti, MN, , 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 Side Boom Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Tracy, CA

    $69,132

    $33.24

    Lodi, CA

    $68,700

    $33.03

    Nome, AK

    $67,351

    $32.38

    Elk Grove, CA

    $66,540

    $31.99

    Sitka, AK

    $65,406

    $31.45

    San Francisco, CA

    $63,967

    $30.75

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $63,722

    $30.64

    Livermore, CA

    $63,686

    $30.62

    San Jose, CA

    $63,555

    $30.56

    Isanti, MN

    $62,935

    $30.26

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Side Boom Operator Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Side Boom Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $54,294 per year or $26.10 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.