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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Substation Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Beverly, MA (42.6% above average), followed by Glenwood Springs, CO and Goshen, OR. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Beverly, MA $143,312 $11,942 $2,756 $68.90 Glenwood Springs, CO $140,834 $11,736 $2,708 $67.71 Goshen, OR $134,321 $11,193 $2,583 $64.58 Midland, MI $134,008 $11,167 $2,577 $64.43 Spearfish, SD $131,121 $10,926 $2,521 $63.04 Burleigh County, ND $131,024 $10,918 $2,519 $62.99 Nome, AK $124,661 $10,388 $2,397 $59.93 Berkeley, CA $123,047 $10,253 $2,366 $59.16 Douglas County, NE $121,848 $10,154 $2,343 $58.58 Sitka, AK $121,062 $10,088 $2,328 $58.20

Substation Operator

Substation Operator Salary

Q: How much does a Substation Operator make?

The average annual pay for a substation operator in the United States is $100,493 a year — that works out to approximately $48.31 an hour. The middle 80% of Substation Operators earn between $94,000 (10th percentile) and $119,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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

We found several jobs related to Substation Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Osha 10 Hour And Osha 30 Hour General Industry at $4,264 (4.2%) above Substation Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Osha 10 Hour And Osha 30 Hour General Industry $96,229 $8,019 $1,850 $46.26 Residential Construction Foreman $95,168 $7,930 $1,830 $45.75 Lineman Groundman $75,106 $6,258 $1,444 $36.11 Gas Foreman $60,657 $5,054 $1,166 $29.16 Steel Erection $49,006 $4,083 $942 $23.56

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Substation Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$100,493

Columbus

Ohio

$97,066

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How much does a Substation Operator make?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average annual pay for a Substation Operator in the United States is $100,493 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $48.31 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,932/week or $8,374/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $120,000 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Substation Operator salaries currently range between $94,000 (25th percentile) to $106,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $119,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Substation Operator varies greatly (by as much as 12800), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Substation Operator in your area makes on average $97,066 per year, or $3,427 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $100,493. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Substation Operator salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Substation Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Beverly, MA, , with Glenwood Springs, CO, and Goshen, OR, close behind in the second and third positions. Goshen, OR, beats the national average by $33,828 (33.7%), and Beverly, MA, furthers that trend with another $42,819 (42.6%) above the $100,493 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 16% between Beverly, MA, and Sitka, AK, , 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 Substation Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Beverly, MA	$143,312	$11,942	$2,756	$68.90
Glenwood Springs, CO	$140,834	$11,736	$2,708	$67.71
Goshen, OR	$134,321	$11,193	$2,583	$64.58
Midland, MI	$134,008	$11,167	$2,577	$64.43
Spearfish, SD	$131,121	$10,926	$2,521	$63.04
Burleigh County, ND	$131,024	$10,918	$2,519	$62.99
Nome, AK	$124,661	$10,388	$2,397	$59.93
Berkeley, CA	$123,047	$10,253	$2,366	$59.16
Douglas County, NE	$121,848	$10,154	$2,343	$58.58
Sitka, AK	$121,062	$10,088	$2,328	$58.20

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

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Substation Operator job category, we found that Osha 10 Hour And Osha 30 Hour General Industry jobs have average salaries similar than Substation Operator jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Osha 10 Hour And Osha 30 Hour General Industry	$96,229	$8,019	$1,850	$46.26
Residential Construction Foreman	$95,168	$7,930	$1,830	$45.75
Lineman Groundman	$75,106	$6,258	$1,444	$36.11
Gas Foreman	$60,657	$5,054	$1,166	$29.16
Steel Erection	$49,006	$4,083	$942	$23.56

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