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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Test Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.1% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $52,157 $4,346 $1,003 $25.08 Berkeley, CA $51,482 $4,290 $990 $24.75 Sitka, AK $50,651 $4,220 $974 $24.35 Fremont, CA $49,825 $4,152 $958 $23.95 Santa Clara, CA $49,655 $4,137 $954 $23.87 Menlo Park, CA $49,549 $4,129 $952 $23.82 San Francisco, CA $49,537 $4,128 $952 $23.82 Livermore, CA $49,319 $4,109 $948 $23.71 San Jose, CA $49,277 $4,106 $947 $23.69 Sunnyvale, CA $49,073 $4,089 $943 $23.59

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Q: How much does a Test Operator make?

The average annual pay for a test operator in the United States is $42,045 a year — that works out to approximately $20.21 an hour. The middle 80% of Test Operators earn between $32,500 (10th percentile) and $54,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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

We found several jobs related to Test Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Night Shift Data Entry Operator at $1,209 (2.9%) above Test Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Night Shift Data Entry Operator $43,254 $3,604 $831 $20.80 Packaging Machine Operator $41,564 $3,463 $799 $19.98 Blow Mold Operator $40,602 $3,383 $780 $19.52 3Rd Shift Machine Operator $38,222 $3,185 $735 $18.38 Warehouse Production Worker $34,293 $2,857 $659 $16.49

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Test Operator Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$42,045

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Ohio

$40,612

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How much does a Test Operator make?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average annual pay for a Test Operator in the United States is $42,045 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.21 an hour. This is the equivalent of $808/week or $3,503/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $63,000 and as low as $18,000, the majority of Test Operator salaries currently range between $36,500 (25th percentile) to $45,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $54,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Test Operator varies greatly (by as much as 8500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Test Operator in your area makes on average $40,612 per year, or $1,433 (3.408%) less than the national average annual salary of $42,045. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Test Operator salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Test Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $8,606 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $10,112 (24.1%) above the $42,045 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Nome, AK, and Sunnyvale, CA, , 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 Test Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$52,157	$4,346	$1,003	$25.08
Berkeley, CA	$51,482	$4,290	$990	$24.75
Sitka, AK	$50,651	$4,220	$974	$24.35
Fremont, CA	$49,825	$4,152	$958	$23.95
Santa Clara, CA	$49,655	$4,137	$954	$23.87
Menlo Park, CA	$49,549	$4,129	$952	$23.82
San Francisco, CA	$49,537	$4,128	$952	$23.82
Livermore, CA	$49,319	$4,109	$948	$23.71
San Jose, CA	$49,277	$4,106	$947	$23.69
Sunnyvale, CA	$49,073	$4,089	$943	$23.59

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

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Test Operator job category, we found that Night Shift Data Entry Operator jobs have average salaries greater than Test Operator jobs.

Significantly, Night Shift Data Entry Operator jobs pay $1,209 (2.9%) more than the average Test Operator salary of $42,045. If you're qualified, finding work as a Night Shift Data Entry Operator may help you make more money than that of the average Test Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Night Shift Data Entry Operator	$43,254	$3,604	$831	$20.80
Packaging Machine Operator	$41,564	$3,463	$799	$19.98
Blow Mold Operator	$40,602	$3,383	$780	$19.52
3Rd Shift Machine Operator	$38,222	$3,185	$735	$18.38
Warehouse Production Worker	$34,293	$2,857	$659	$16.49

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Infographic detailing Test Operator salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $42,045 per year or $20.21 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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