What are the main factors that influence an Ad Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Ad Operator?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Ad Operator roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Ad Operator's salary?

An Ad Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $47,314 for beginners, reaching about $49,074 at mid-level, and approach $50,439 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Ad Operator?

Ad Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ad Operator roles are District of Columbia $54,208, California $54,002, Massachusetts $53,282. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ad Operator roles make?

Salaries for Ad Operator level roles vary by specialization: Ad Specialist: $104,959; Ad Coordinator: $79,119; Ad Analyst: $77,385; Ad Trafficker: $76,986; Ad Manager: $72,006.

Ad Operator Salary in Virginia

How much does an Ad Operator make in Virginia? As of November 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ad Operator in Virginia is $49,302 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Ad Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,727
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,691 to $54,759
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,492

10% $40,492

50% (Median) $49,302

90% $59,727

Ad Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,759	$4,563	$1,053	$26
Average	$49,302	$4,108	$948	$24
25th Percentile	$44,691	$3,724	$859	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Ad Operator Salaries

An Ad Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Ad Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ad Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $47,314
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,023
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,074
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,060
Expert (over 8 years): $50,439

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Ad Operator	less than 1 year	$47,314
Early Career Level Ad Operator	1-2 years	$48,023
Mid-Level Level Ad Operator	2-4 years	$49,074
Senior-Level Level Ad Operator	5-8 years	$50,060
Expert Level Ad Operator	over 8 years	$50,439

How Do Ad Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Ad Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,208.
California: $54,002.
Massachusetts: $53,282.

District of Columbia $54,208 California $54,002 Massachusetts $53,282 Washington $53,086 New Jersey $53,067 Alaska $52,998 Connecticut $52,323 New York $52,048

Hawaii $51,172 Rhode Island $50,761 Maryland $50,482 Minnesota $50,100 Colorado $49,953 Illinois $49,904 Oregon $49,718 Delaware $49,581

New Hampshire $49,495 Virginia $49,302 Pennsylvania $48,739 Nevada $48,455 North Dakota $48,362 Michigan $48,215 Wisconsin $48,161 Vermont $48,053

Texas $47,755 Maine $47,735 Arizona $47,706 Ohio $47,671 Georgia $47,221 Indiana $46,996 Wyoming $46,952 Utah $46,883

Iowa $46,854 Kansas $46,619 Louisiana $46,550 North Carolina $46,526 Missouri $46,516 Florida $46,325 Montana $46,222 Nebraska $46,124

Kentucky $46,071 South Carolina $45,875 Tennessee $45,752 Idaho $45,703 New Mexico $45,346 Oklahoma $45,268 Alabama $44,979 South Dakota $44,494

Arkansas $44,230 West Virginia $44,088 Mississippi $43,662

Top Paying Cities for Ad Operator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $45,341
Lambsburg: $45,437
Laurel Fork: $45,488

Ivanhoe, VA $45,341

Lambsburg, VA $45,437

Laurel Fork, VA $45,488

Marion, VA $45,105

Max Meadows, VA $45,413

Meadowview, VA $44,698

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $45,060

Rocky Gap, VA $45,085

Ruther Glen, VA $47,559

Sealston, VA $48,789

Sharps, VA $47,350

Spotsylvania, VA $48,003

Sparta, VA $47,752

Stafford, VA $50,198

Stratford, VA $48,276

Tappahannock, VA $47,643

Thornburg, VA $48,161

Unionville, VA $47,380

Village, VA $47,583

Warsaw, VA $47,752

Weems, VA $46,815

Sandy Point, VA $47,814

White Stone, VA $46,684

Wicomico Church, VA $47,025

Woodford, VA $47,965

Zacata, VA $48,127

Winchester, VA $47,901

Bentonville, VA $47,490

Berryville, VA $48,591

Boyce, VA $48,680

Brucetown, VA $47,932

Chester Gap, VA $48,397

Clear Brook, VA $47,692

Cross Junction, VA $46,144

Fishers Hill, VA $46,808

Flint Hill, VA $48,134

Front Royal, VA $48,162

Gore, VA $46,403

Hume, VA $48,785

Huntly, VA $48,215

Strasburg, VA $46,625

Linden, VA $48,903

Markham, VA $48,893

Maurertown, VA $45,991

Middletown, VA $47,536

Millwood, VA $48,593

Rileyville, VA $46,958

Earlysville, VA $46,270

Esmont, VA $45,842

Faber, VA $45,639

Fishersville, VA $46,064

Free Union, VA $46,193

Gordonsville, VA $46,678

Greenwood, VA $46,008

Ivy, VA $46,289

Keene, VA $46,027

Keswick, VA $46,381

Locust Dale, VA $46,887

Lovingston, VA $45,149

Lyndhurst, VA $45,489

Montpelier Station, VA $46,689

Nellysford, VA $45,542

North Garden, VA $45,982

Orange, VA $47,146

Palmyra, VA $46,401

Piney River, VA $44,939

Quinque, VA $46,388

Roseland, VA $45,112

Ruckersville, VA $46,369

Schuyler, VA $45,681

Shipman, VA $45,142

Somerset, VA $46,691

Stanardsville, VA $46,234

Troy, VA $46,452

Tyro, VA $45,235

Waynesboro, VA $46,134

White Hall, VA $46,216

Woodberry Forest, VA $46,871

Achilles, VA $46,159

Amelia Court House, VA $47,016

Ark, VA $46,453

Arvonia, VA $46,041

Ashland, VA $47,474

Aylett, VA $47,496

Barhamsville, VA $46,812

Beaumont, VA $47,005

Beaverdam, VA $47,469

Bena, VA $46,146

Bohannon, VA $46,335

Bremo Bluff, VA $46,340

Bruington, VA $47,401

Bumpass, VA $47,398

Cardinal, VA $46,355

Cartersville, VA $46,723

Charles City, VA $47,105

Christchurch, VA $46,721

Church View, VA $46,829

Cobbs Creek, VA $46,484

Columbia, VA $46,602

Crozier, VA $47,318

Cumberland, VA $46,343

Deltaville, VA $46,522

Diggs, VA $46,353

Redwood, VA $45,111

Rich Creek, VA $45,265

Ridgeway, VA $45,580

Riner, VA $45,260

Ripplemead, VA $45,142

Rocky Mount, VA $45,152

Salem, VA $44,931

Sandy Level, VA $45,248

Shawsville, VA $45,070

Spencer, VA $45,569

Staffordsville, VA $45,342

Stanleytown, VA $45,655

Stuart, VA $45,557

Thaxton, VA $45,016

Troutville, VA $44,999

Union Hall, VA $45,159

Vesta, VA $45,499

Villamont, VA $44,993

Vinton, VA $44,909

Wirtz, VA $45,020

Woolwine, VA $45,467

Bristol, VA $43,801

Abingdon, VA $44,451

Andover, VA $44,319

Appalachia, VA $44,319

Bee, VA $44,866

Ben Hur, VA $44,502

Big Stone Gap, VA $43,924

Birchleaf, VA $44,911

Blackwater, VA $43,978

Castlewood, VA $44,107

Cleveland, VA $44,642

Clinchco, VA $44,871

Clintwood, VA $44,820

Coeburn, VA $44,393

Damascus, VA $44,800

Dante, VA $44,645

Davenport, VA $44,954

Dryden, VA $44,068

Duffield, VA $43,695

Dungannon, VA $43,854

East Stone Gap, VA $44,016

Ewing, VA $45,065

Fort Blackmore, VA $43,573

Gate City, VA $43,275

Haysi, VA $45,128

Hiltons, VA $43,378

Honaker, VA $44,892

Jonesville, VA $44,611

Keokee, VA $44,198

Lebanon, VA $44,469

Mc Clure, VA $44,654

Mendota, VA $43,815

Nickelsville, VA $43,631

Nora, VA $44,536

Norton, VA $44,366

Pennington Gap, VA $44,187

Pound, VA $44,550

Rosedale, VA $44,842

Rose Hill, VA $44,986

Saint Charles, VA $44,447

Saint Paul, VA $44,388

Weber City, VA $43,143

Whitetop, VA $44,975

Wise, VA $44,485

Pulaski, VA $45,458

Atkins, VA $45,074

Austinville, VA $45,438

Barren Springs, VA $45,477

Bastian, VA $45,080

Bland, VA $45,186

Broadford, VA $45,033

Cana, VA $45,507

Ceres, VA $45,037

Chilhowie, VA $45,022

Cripple Creek, VA $45,225

Crockett, VA $45,215

Draper, VA $45,420

Dugspur, VA $45,453

Elk Creek, VA $45,194

Emory, VA $44,895

Fancy Gap, VA $45,468

Fries, VA $45,345

Galax, VA $45,419

Glade Spring, VA $44,805

Rural Retreat, VA $45,157

Saltville, VA $45,041

Speedwell, VA $45,187

Sugar Grove, VA $45,084

Tannersville, VA $45,006

Troutdale, VA $45,053

Willis, VA $45,429

Woodlawn, VA $45,447

Wytheville, VA $45,319

Staunton, VA $46,078

Augusta Springs, VA $45,883

Bacova, VA $45,668

Blue Grass, VA $45,686

Brownsburg, VA $45,413

Buena Vista, VA $45,041

Churchville, VA $46,206

Clifton Forge, VA $45,513

Covington, VA $45,267

Craigsville, VA $45,888

Crimora, VA $46,254

Deerfield, VA $45,924

Doe Hill, VA $45,885

Fairfield, VA $45,346

Fort Defiance, VA $46,287

Glen Wilton, VA $45,341

Goshen, VA $45,691

Greenville, VA $45,662

Grottoes, VA $46,296

Head Waters, VA $45,961

Hot Springs, VA $45,540

Iron Gate, VA $45,591

Lexington, VA $45,426

Low Moor, VA $45,485

Mc Dowell, VA $45,903

Middlebrook, VA $45,673

Millboro, VA $45,709

Mint Spring, VA $45,903

Montebello, VA $45,257

Monterey, VA $45,771

Mount Sidney, VA $46,308

Mustoe, VA $45,847

New Hope, VA $46,281

Port Republic, VA $46,271

Raphine, VA $45,468

Rockbridge Baths, VA $45,513

Selma, VA $45,530

Steeles Tavern, VA $45,561

Stuarts Draft, VA $45,732

Swoope, VA $45,997

Verona, VA $46,308

Vesuvius, VA $45,155

Warm Springs, VA $45,682

West Augusta, VA $46,024

Weyers Cave, VA $46,319

Williamsville, VA $45,929

Lynchburg, VA $44,367

Altavista, VA $44,788

Alton, VA $45,766

Amherst, VA $44,668

Appomattox, VA $44,749

Bedford, VA $45,022

Big Island, VA $44,775

Blairs, VA $45,756

Brookneal, VA $44,965

Buffalo Junction, VA $45,911

Callands, VA $45,534

Chatham, VA $45,572

Clifford, VA $44,736

Clover, VA $45,655

Cluster Springs, VA $45,909

Coleman Falls, VA $44,550

Concord, VA $44,428

Crystal Hill, VA $45,584

Danville, VA $45,792

Hillsville, VA $45,507

Carson, VA $47,261

Hiwassee, VA $45,358

Independence, VA $45,201

Annandale, VA $53,782

Burke, VA $53,278

Dumfries, VA $51,718

Dunn Loring, VA $53,851

Fairfax, VA $53,046

Fairfax Station, VA $52,902

Falls Church, VA $53,898

Fort Belvoir, VA $53,246

Great Falls, VA $53,048

Greenway, VA $53,897

Lorton, VA $52,945

Merrifield, VA $53,727

Mc Lean, VA $53,892

West Mclean, VA $53,897

Mount Vernon, VA $53,446

Newington, VA $53,323

Dry Fork, VA $45,667

Brooke, VA $49,834

Evington, VA $44,613

Forest, VA $44,526

Gladstone, VA $44,787

Gladys, VA $44,788

Glasgow, VA $45,075

Goode, VA $44,673

Gretna, VA $45,247

Halifax, VA $45,753

Howardsville, VA $45,680

Hurt, VA $44,994

Java, VA $45,519

Ararat, VA $45,496

Axton, VA $45,637

Bassett, VA $45,604

Belspring, VA $45,367

Bent Mountain, VA $44,982

Blacksburg, VA $45,153

Blue Ridge, VA $44,967

Boones Mill, VA $44,950

Buchanan, VA $45,119

Callaway, VA $45,068

Christiansburg, VA $45,157

Cascade, VA $45,597

Catawba, VA $45,042

Check, VA $45,138

Claudville, VA $45,469

Cloverdale, VA $44,883

Collinsville, VA $45,755

Copper Hill, VA $45,078

Critz, VA $45,542

Daleville, VA $44,929

Dublin, VA $45,391

Eagle Rock, VA $45,249

Eggleston, VA $45,300

Elliston, VA $45,032

Ferrum, VA $45,320

Fieldale, VA $45,690

Fincastle, VA $45,069

Floyd, VA $45,323

Glade Hill, VA $45,122

Glen Lyn, VA $45,155

Goodview, VA $44,962

Hardy, VA $44,943

Henry, VA $45,388

Huddleston, VA $45,110

Keeling, VA $45,710

Chester, VA $47,483

Chesterfield, VA $47,455

Church Road, VA $47,298

Colonial Heights, VA $47,503

Courtland, VA $46,361

Dendron, VA $46,500

Dewitt, VA $47,147

Dinwiddie, VA $47,275

Disputanta, VA $47,314

Dolphin, VA $46,629

Drewryville, VA $46,259

Ebony, VA $45,940

Elberon, VA $46,308

Emporia, VA $46,364

Ford, VA $47,188

Franklin, VA $46,218

Freeman, VA $46,618

Gasburg, VA $46,039

Hopewell, VA $47,405

Ivor, VA $46,293

Jarratt, VA $46,764

Lawrenceville, VA $46,456

Mc Kenney, VA $47,023

Meredithville, VA $46,389

Newsoms, VA $46,066

Prince George, VA $47,449

Rawlings, VA $46,842

Sedley, VA $46,423

Skippers, VA $46,179

Spring Grove, VA $46,752

Stony Creek, VA $47,021

Surry, VA $46,195

Sussex, VA $46,915

Sutherland, VA $47,410

Valentines, VA $46,082

Wakefield, VA $46,482

Warfield, VA $46,880

Waverly, VA $46,848

White Plains, VA $46,057

Wilsons, VA $47,048

Yale, VA $46,725

Zuni, VA $46,275

Claremont, VA $46,814

Farmville, VA $45,936

Baskerville, VA $45,861

Indian Valley, VA $45,389

Mc Coy, VA $45,291

Martinsville, VA $45,680

Meadows Of Dan, VA $45,511

Moneta, VA $45,036

Montvale, VA $45,036

Narrows, VA $45,292

Newbern, VA $45,331

New Castle, VA $45,072

Newport, VA $45,175

New River, VA $45,456

Oriskany, VA $45,159

Paint Bank, VA $45,088

Parrott, VA $45,313

Patrick Springs, VA $45,594

Pearisburg, VA $45,337

Pembroke, VA $45,336

Penhook, VA $45,272

Pilot, VA $45,174

Pittsville, VA $45,249

Radford, VA $45,405

Long Island, VA $44,958

Lowry, VA $44,758

Lynch Station, VA $44,963

Madison Heights, VA $44,368

Monroe, VA $44,589

Naruna, VA $44,823

Nathalie, VA $45,365

Natural Bridge, VA $45,217

Natural Bridge Station, VA $45,022

Nelson, VA $45,979

Norwood, VA $44,959

Ringgold, VA $45,727

Rustburg, VA $44,470

Scottsburg, VA $45,815

Scottsville, VA $46,063

South Boston, VA $45,856

Spout Spring, VA $44,552

Sutherlin, VA $45,731

Sweet Briar, VA $44,499

Vernon Hill, VA $45,677

Virgilina, VA $45,870

Wingina, VA $45,225

Amonate, VA $45,125

Bandy, VA $45,026

Big Rock, VA $45,271

Bishop, VA $45,031

Bluefield, VA $45,170

Boissevain, VA $45,059

Breaks, VA $45,197

Burkes Garden, VA $45,077

Cedar Bluff, VA $45,143

Doran, VA $45,328

Falls Mills, VA $45,059

Grundy, VA $45,347

Horsepen, VA $45,048

Hurley, VA $45,114

Jewell Ridge, VA $45,143

Keen Mountain, VA $45,319

Mavisdale, VA $45,147

Maxie, VA $45,280

North Tazewell, VA $45,136

Oakwood, VA $45,344

Pilgrims Knob, VA $45,221

Pocahontas, VA $45,074

Pounding Mill, VA $45,206

Raven, VA $45,307

Red Ash, VA $45,349

Richlands, VA $45,323

Rowe, VA $45,164

Shortt Gap, VA $45,265

Swords Creek, VA $45,151

Tazewell, VA $45,065

Vansant, VA $45,152

Whitewood, VA $45,157

Wolford, VA $45,165

Boydton, VA $45,959

Bracey, VA $46,077

Brodnax, VA $46,255

Buckingham, VA $45,445

Burkeville, VA $46,148

Charlotte Court House, VA $45,487

Chase City, VA $45,722

Clarksville, VA $46,041

Crewe, VA $46,442

Cullen, VA $45,351

Dillwyn, VA $45,898

Drakes Branch, VA $45,718

Dundas, VA $46,398

Evergreen, VA $44,792

Fort Mitchell, VA $45,717

Green Bay, VA $45,893

Hampden Sydney, VA $46,006

Kenbridge, VA $46,149

Keysville, VA $45,713

La Crosse, VA $46,006

Lunenburg, VA $45,800

Meherrin, VA $45,805

Nottoway, VA $46,371

Pamplin, VA $45,200

Phenix, VA $44,995

Prospect, VA $45,483

Randolph, VA $45,561

Red House, VA $44,864

Red Oak, VA $45,781

Rice, VA $46,207

Saxe, VA $45,682

Skipwith, VA $45,813

South Hill, VA $45,989

Victoria, VA $45,961

Wylliesburg, VA $45,741

Roanoke, VA $44,851

Wachapreague, VA $46,571

Wardtown, VA $46,480

Wattsville, VA $46,614

Willis Wharf, VA $46,557

Windsor, VA $46,161

Withams, VA $46,578

Norfolk, VA $45,924

Newport News, VA $46,026

Fort Eustis, VA $46,045

Hampton, VA $46,055

Fort Monroe, VA $46,029

Poquoson, VA $46,040

Yorktown, VA $46,094

Lackey, VA $46,113

Seaford, VA $46,057

Portsmouth, VA $45,936

Fort Lee, VA $47,500

Petersburg, VA $47,500

Virginia State University, VA $47,500

Alberta, VA $46,562

Ammon, VA $47,185

Blackstone, VA $46,786

Boykins, VA $46,120

Branchville, VA $46,011

Capron, VA $46,348

Round Hill, VA $49,798

Catharpin, VA $51,664

Delaplane, VA $49,277

Ashburn, VA $51,878

Chantilly, VA $52,424

Gainesville, VA $51,244

Hamilton, VA $50,469

Lincoln, VA $50,420

Sterling, VA $52,509

Haymarket, VA $51,195

Herndon, VA $52,703

Leesburg, VA $51,063

Lovettsville, VA $49,931

Nokesville, VA $51,307

Upperville, VA $49,440

Warrenton, VA $49,620

Reston, VA $53,006

Waterford, VA $50,386

The Plains, VA $50,528

Doswell, VA $47,490

Dutton, VA $46,474

Fork Union, VA $46,482

Foster, VA $46,325

Glen Allen, VA $47,597

Gloucester, VA $46,425

Gloucester Point, VA $46,144

Goochland, VA $47,078

Grimstead, VA $46,441

Gum Spring, VA $47,078

Gwynn, VA $46,441

Hadensville, VA $47,004

Hallieford, VA $46,427

Hanover, VA $47,499

Hardyville, VA $46,565

Hartfield, VA $46,581

Hayes, VA $46,173

Henrico, VA $47,632

Hudgins, VA $46,405

Jamaica, VA $46,985

Jamestown, VA $46,279

Jetersville, VA $46,477

Kents Store, VA $46,587

King And Queen Court House, VA $47,056

King William, VA $47,299

Lanexa, VA $46,983

Lightfoot, VA $46,506

Little Plymouth, VA $46,996

Locust Hill, VA $46,721

Louisa, VA $47,070

Macon, VA $47,124

Maidens, VA $47,257

Manakin Sabot, VA $47,412

Mannboro, VA $47,104

Manquin, VA $47,437

Maryus, VA $46,150

Mascot, VA $46,858

Mathews, VA $46,352

Burgess, VA $47,155

Accomac, VA $46,534

Assawoman, VA $46,553

Atlantic, VA $46,615

Battery Park, VA $46,033

Belle Haven, VA $46,507

Birdsnest, VA $46,420

Bloxom, VA $46,606

Cape Charles, VA $46,356

Capeville, VA $46,365

Carrollton, VA $46,027

Carrsville, VA $46,237

Cheriton, VA $46,360

Chesapeake, VA $46,045

Chincoteague Island, VA $46,645

Wallops Island, VA $46,611

Craddockville, VA $46,515

Davis Wharf, VA $46,505

Eastville, VA $46,378

Exmore, VA $46,487

Franktown, VA $46,435

Greenbackville, VA $46,751

Greenbush, VA $46,617

Hacksneck, VA $46,488

Hallwood, VA $46,593

Harborton, VA $46,602

Horntown, VA $46,672

Oak Hall, VA $46,576

Isle Of Wight, VA $46,131

Jamesville, VA $46,462

Jenkins Bridge, VA $46,600

Keller, VA $46,544

Locustville, VA $46,542

Machipongo, VA $46,412

Mappsville, VA $46,583

Marionville, VA $46,412

Mears, VA $46,559

Melfa, VA $46,550

Modest Town, VA $46,671

Nassawadox, VA $46,460

Nelsonia, VA $46,674

New Church, VA $46,657

Onancock, VA $46,589

Onley, VA $46,538

Oyster, VA $46,371

Painter, VA $46,516

Parksley, VA $46,615

Pungoteague, VA $46,536

Quinby, VA $46,413

Rescue, VA $46,030

Sanford, VA $46,665

Saxis, VA $46,672

Seaview, VA $46,361

Smithfield, VA $46,080

Suffolk, VA $46,059

Tangier, VA $46,788

Tasley, VA $46,638

Temperanceville, VA $46,593

Townsend, VA $46,371

Virginia Beach, VA $46,658

Dulles, VA $53,020

Aldie, VA $51,347

Amissville, VA $48,848

Arcola, VA $51,861

Manassas, VA $51,947

Marshall, VA $49,565

Middleburg, VA $50,476

Catlett, VA $50,713

Centreville, VA $52,156

Clifton, VA $52,596

Orlean, VA $49,119

Paeonian Springs, VA $50,711

Paris, VA $49,119

Philomont, VA $50,327

Purcellville, VA $49,954

Bluemont, VA $49,286

Bristow, VA $51,544

Broad Run, VA $50,627

Calverton, VA $50,512

Casanova, VA $50,596

Rectortown, VA $49,504

Mechanicsville, VA $47,536

Midlothian, VA $47,464

Millers Tavern, VA $47,531

Mineral, VA $47,360

Moon, VA $46,372

Moseley, VA $47,306

New Canton, VA $46,282

New Kent, VA $47,276

New Point, VA $46,256

Newtown, VA $47,677

Norge, VA $46,575

North, VA $46,413

Oilville, VA $47,318

Onemo, VA $46,314

Ordinary, VA $46,213

Port Haywood, VA $46,249

Powhatan, VA $47,161

Providence Forge, VA $47,195

Quinton, VA $47,437

Rockville, VA $47,371

Ruthville, VA $47,098

Saint Stephens Church, VA $47,525

Saluda, VA $46,739

Sandston, VA $47,547

Sandy Hook, VA $47,068

Schley, VA $46,323

Severn, VA $46,175

Shacklefords, VA $46,764

State Farm, VA $47,280

Stevensville, VA $47,167

Studley, VA $47,533

Susan, VA $46,267

Toano, VA $46,721

Topping, VA $46,679

Trevilians, VA $47,040

Richmond, VA $47,645

Urbanna, VA $46,901

Wake, VA $46,609

Walkerton, VA $47,234

Ware Neck, VA $46,341

Water View, VA $46,892

West Point, VA $47,053

White Marsh, VA $46,264

Wicomico, VA $46,183

Williamsburg, VA $46,262

Woods Cross Roads, VA $46,430

Montpelier, VA $47,300

Oakton, VA $53,169

Occoquan, VA $52,777

Quantico, VA $51,023

Springfield, VA $53,642

Triangle, VA $51,392

Vienna, VA $53,642

Woodbridge, VA $52,396

Arlington, VA $53,912

Fort Myer, VA $53,913

Mattaponi, VA $46,877

Dhs, VA $53,912

Fort Valley, VA $46,609

Star Tannery, VA $46,153

Stephens City, VA $47,918

Stephenson, VA $47,950

Toms Brook, VA $46,583

White Post, VA $48,330

Woodstock, VA $46,198

Culpeper, VA $47,724

Aroda, VA $46,555

Banco, VA $46,713

Bealeton, VA $49,409

Boston, VA $47,598

Brandy Station, VA $48,561

Brightwood, VA $46,950

Castleton, VA $48,121

Elkwood, VA $48,497

Etlan, VA $46,842

Goldvein, VA $49,627

Graves Mill, VA $46,492

Haywood, VA $46,938

Hood, VA $46,199

Jeffersonton, VA $49,102

Leon, VA $47,149

Lignum, VA $48,217

Madison, VA $46,488

Midland, VA $49,901

Mitchells, VA $47,343

Oakpark, VA $46,782

Pratts, VA $46,482

Radiant, VA $46,655

Rapidan, VA $47,076

Remington, VA $49,016

Reva, VA $47,200

Richardsville, VA $48,619

Rixeyville, VA $48,493

Rochelle, VA $46,468

Somerville, VA $49,996

Sperryville, VA $47,154

Stevensburg, VA $48,313

Sumerduck, VA $49,029

Syria, VA $46,312

Viewtown, VA $48,525

Washington, VA $47,982

Wolftown, VA $46,202

Woodville, VA $47,620

Harrisonburg, VA $46,391

Basye, VA $46,020

Bergton, VA $45,878

Bridgewater, VA $46,304

Broadway, VA $46,161

Criders, VA $45,960

Dayton, VA $46,145

Edinburg, VA $46,098

Elkton, VA $46,237

Alexandria, VA $53,906

Fredericksburg, VA $48,843

Bowling Green, VA $47,895

Burr Hill, VA $47,901

Callao, VA $47,625

Caret, VA $48,193

Center Cross, VA $47,373

Champlain, VA $48,083

Coles Point, VA $48,263

Colonial Beach, VA $48,535

Corbin, VA $48,235

Dahlgren, VA $50,126

Dogue, VA $48,502

Dunnsville, VA $47,544

Edwardsville, VA $47,217

Farnham, VA $47,356

Garrisonville, VA $50,538

Hague, VA $47,914

Hartwood, VA $48,984

Haynesville, VA $47,875

Heathsville, VA $47,173

Hustle, VA $48,112

Irvington, VA $46,795

Jersey, VA $48,569

Kilmarnock, VA $46,834

King George, VA $49,327

Kinsale, VA $47,822

Ladysmith, VA $47,619

Lancaster, VA $46,949

Laneview, VA $47,063

Lively, VA $46,992

Locust Grove, VA $47,915

Loretto, VA $48,121

Lottsburg, VA $47,536

Merry Point, VA $46,875

Milford, VA $47,719

Mollusk, VA $46,892

Montross, VA $48,228

Morattico, VA $47,136

Mount Holly, VA $48,067

Ninde, VA $49,436

Nuttsville, VA $47,089

Oldhams, VA $47,783

Ophelia, VA $47,180

Partlow, VA $48,032

Port Royal, VA $48,109

Rappahannock Academy, VA $48,118

Reedville, VA $47,145

Rhoadesville, VA $47,463

Rollins Fork, VA $48,533

Fulks Run, VA $46,046

Hinton, VA $46,003

Keezletown, VA $46,228

Lacey Spring, VA $46,251

Linville, VA $46,227

Luray, VA $46,375

Mc Gaheysville, VA $46,281

Mount Crawford, VA $46,283

Mount Jackson, VA $46,131

Mount Solon, VA $46,138

New Market, VA $46,238

Orkney Springs, VA $46,032

Penn Laird, VA $46,302

Quicksburg, VA $46,177

Pleasant Valley, VA $46,277

Shenandoah, VA $46,254

Singers Glen, VA $46,224

Stanley, VA $46,258

Timberville, VA $46,246

Charlottesville, VA $46,329

Afton, VA $45,815

Arrington, VA $44,904

Barboursville, VA $46,509

Batesville, VA $46,218

Covesville, VA $45,819

Crozet, VA $46,240

Dyke, VA $46,217

Ruby, VA $50,296

Ad Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ad Operator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Biotechnology, offers compensation 50% above the average. Conversely, Ad Operator positions in MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Ad Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Ad Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$73,953	$36.0	50%

Ad Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ad Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$44,691

Average $49,302/year

$54,759

$3,724

Average $4,108/month

$4,563

$859

Average $948/week

$1,053

$21

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,759	$4,563	$1,053	$26
Average	$49,302	$4,108	$948	$24
25th Percentile	$44,691	$3,724	$859	$21

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