Transmission Systems Operator

Transmission Systems Operator Salary

$22K

$42.5K

$77K

$47,930

/year

$23.04

/hour

Transmission Systems Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$47,930

Columbus

Ohio

$46,296

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    How much does a Transmission Systems Operator make?

    As of Sep 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Transmission Systems 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 Transmission Systems 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 Transmission Systems 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 Transmission Systems 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 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Transmission Systems Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Transmission Systems Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Transmission Systems Operator on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Transmission Systems Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Transmission Systems Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Truckee, CA, , with 60501, IL, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $10,758 (22.4%), and Truckee, CA, furthers that trend with another $16,657 (34.8%) 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 Transmission Systems Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 13% between Truckee, CA, and Waupaca, WI, , 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 Transmission Systems Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Truckee, CA

    $64,587

    $31.05

    60501, IL

    $58,882

    $28.31

    Berkeley, CA

    $58,688

    $28.22

    Poughkeepsie, NY

    $58,015

    $27.89

    Sitka, AK

    $57,741

    $27.76

    San Jose, CA

    $56,841

    $27.33

    Spearfish, SD

    $56,498

    $27.16

    Cherry Hill, NJ

    $56,496

    $27.16

    San Francisco, CA

    $56,470

    $27.15

    Waupaca, WI

    $56,366

    $27.10

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

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Transmission Systems Operator category.

    For example Surgical Materials Coordinator jobs pay as much as $5,092 (10.6%) more than the average Transmission Systems Operator salary of $47,930. If you're qualified, finding work as a Surgical Materials Coordinator may help you make more money than that of the average Transmission Systems Operator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Surgical Materials Coordinator

    $53,022

    $25.49

    Poison Control

    $50,826

    $24.44

    Zf Group

    $50,343

    $24.20

    Public Safety Assistant

    $48,787

    $23.46

    Southwest Key

    $32,029

    $15.40

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Transmission Systems Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $47,930 per year or $23.04 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.