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10 of the Most Popular Types of Control Room Operator Jobs in 2026

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Work experience is all you need to become a control room operator, although an associate’s degree in power plant technology is helpful. Most positions for a control room operator require a high school diploma and previous related work experience in the power industry. Employers may prefer an associate degree in power plant technology. You need strong computer, communication, time management, problem-solving skills in this career. An understanding of mechanics is also essential. Positions are available in nuclear, coal, gas, electric, solar, wind, and hydroelectric plants among other types of plants.

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Top Types Of Control Room Operator Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Control Room Operator positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Control Room Security Operator

    Salary range: $38,000 - $53,000

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  • Jail Control Room Operator

    Salary range: $38,000 - $53,000

    Jail Control Room Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Jail Control Room Operator jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $53,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Jail Control Room Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Scada Control Room Operator

    Salary range: $38,000 - $53,000

    Scada Control Room Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Scada Control Room Operator jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $53,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Scada Control Room Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Power Plant Boiler Operator

    Salary range: $53,500 - $72,500

    Power Plant Boiler Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Power Plant Boiler Operator jobs pay between $53,500 (25th percentile) and $72,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Power Plant Boiler Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Control Room Engineer

    Salary range: $60,000 - $97,000

    Control Room Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Control Room Engineer jobs pay between $60,000 (25th percentile) and $97,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Control Room Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Offshore Scada

    Salary range: $46,500 - $52,000

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  • Central Control Room Operator

    Salary range: $38,000 - $53,000

    Central Control Room Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Central Control Room Operator jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $53,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Central Control Room Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Steam Power Plant

    Salary range: $71,500 - $96,000

    Steam Power Plant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Steam Power Plant jobs pay between $71,500 (25th percentile) and $96,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Steam Power Plant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Power Plant Auxiliary Operator

    Salary range: $62,500 - $122,000

    Power Plant Auxiliary Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Power Plant Auxiliary Operator jobs pay between $62,500 (25th percentile) and $122,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Power Plant Auxiliary Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Fpso Control Room Operator

    Salary range: $38,000 - $53,000

    Fpso Control Room Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Fpso Control Room Operator jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $53,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Fpso Control Room Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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