What are the main factors that influence an Aerator 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 Aerator Operator?

The Media industry offers the highest average compensation for Aerator Operator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Aerator Operator's salary?

An Aerator Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,913 for beginners, reaching about $51,595 at mid-level, and approach $80,558 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Aerator Operator?

Aerator Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aerator Operator roles are District of Columbia $51,173, California $50,979, Massachusetts $50,299. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aerator Operator roles make?

Salaries for Aerator Operator level roles vary by specialization: Operator, Assembly Operator: $55,940; Crane/Tower Operator: $54,764; Crane Operator: $52,062; Furnace Operator/Tender: $47,407; Camera Operator: $47,239.

Aerator Operator Salary in Virginia

How much does an Aerator Operator make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerator Operator in Virginia is $46,542 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,379
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,190 to $51,691
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,227

10% $38,227

50% (Median) $46,542

90% $56,379

Aerator Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,691	$4,308	$994	$25
Average	$46,542	$3,878	$895	$22
25th Percentile	$42,190	$3,516	$811	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Aerator Operator Salaries

An Aerator 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 Aerator Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aerator 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): $40,913
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,469
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,595
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,431
Expert (over 8 years): $80,558

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Machine Operator I	less than 1 year	$40,913
Aerator Operator	1-2 years	$45,469
Machine Operator III	2-4 years	$51,595
Machine Operator IV	5-8 years	$55,431
Machine Operator Supervisor	over 8 years	$80,558

How Do Aerator 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 Aerator Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,173.
California: $50,979.
Massachusetts: $50,299.

District of Columbia $51,173 California $50,979 Massachusetts $50,299 Washington $50,115 New Jersey $50,096 Alaska $50,031 Connecticut $49,393 New York $49,135

Hawaii $48,307 Rhode Island $47,919 Maryland $47,656 Minnesota $47,295 Colorado $47,157 Illinois $47,110 Oregon $46,935 Delaware $46,805

New Hampshire $46,724 Virginia $46,542 Pennsylvania $46,010 Nevada $45,742 North Dakota $45,654 Michigan $45,516 Wisconsin $45,465 Vermont $45,363

Texas $45,081 Maine $45,063 Arizona $45,035 Ohio $45,003 Georgia $44,578 Indiana $44,365 Wyoming $44,323 Utah $44,259

Iowa $44,231 Kansas $44,009 Louisiana $43,944 North Carolina $43,921 Missouri $43,912 Florida $43,732 Montana $43,635 Nebraska $43,542

Kentucky $43,491 South Carolina $43,307 Tennessee $43,191 Idaho $43,145 New Mexico $42,807 Oklahoma $42,733 Alabama $42,461 South Dakota $42,003

Arkansas $41,754 West Virginia $41,620 Mississippi $41,217

Top Paying Cities for Aerator 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: $42,803
Lambsburg: $42,894
Laurel Fork: $42,942

Ivanhoe, VA $42,803

Lambsburg, VA $42,894

Laurel Fork, VA $42,942

Marion, VA $42,580

Max Meadows, VA $42,871

Meadowview, VA $42,196

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $42,538

Rocky Gap, VA $42,562

Ruther Glen, VA $44,896

Sealston, VA $46,058

Sharps, VA $44,699

Spotsylvania, VA $45,316

Sparta, VA $45,079

Stafford, VA $47,388

Stratford, VA $45,574

Tappahannock, VA $44,975

Thornburg, VA $45,465

Unionville, VA $44,727

Village, VA $44,919

Warsaw, VA $45,079

Weems, VA $44,194

Sandy Point, VA $45,137

White Stone, VA $44,071

Wicomico Church, VA $44,392

Woodford, VA $45,280

Zacata, VA $45,433

Winchester, VA $45,219

Bentonville, VA $44,831

Berryville, VA $45,871

Boyce, VA $45,955

Brucetown, VA $45,249

Chester Gap, VA $45,687

Clear Brook, VA $45,022

Cross Junction, VA $43,561

Fishers Hill, VA $44,187

Flint Hill, VA $45,440

Front Royal, VA $45,466

Gore, VA $43,805

Hume, VA $46,054

Huntly, VA $45,516

Strasburg, VA $44,015

Linden, VA $46,166

Markham, VA $46,155

Maurertown, VA $43,417

Middletown, VA $44,875

Millwood, VA $45,873

Rileyville, VA $44,329

Earlysville, VA $43,680

Esmont, VA $43,276

Faber, VA $43,084

Fishersville, VA $43,485

Free Union, VA $43,607

Gordonsville, VA $44,065

Greenwood, VA $43,432

Ivy, VA $43,698

Keene, VA $43,450

Keswick, VA $43,784

Locust Dale, VA $44,262

Lovingston, VA $42,622

Lyndhurst, VA $42,943

Montpelier Station, VA $44,075

Nellysford, VA $42,993

North Garden, VA $43,408

Orange, VA $44,506

Palmyra, VA $43,803

Piney River, VA $42,423

Quinque, VA $43,791

Roseland, VA $42,586

Ruckersville, VA $43,773

Schuyler, VA $43,124

Shipman, VA $42,615

Somerset, VA $44,077

Stanardsville, VA $43,645

Troy, VA $43,851

Tyro, VA $42,702

Waynesboro, VA $43,551

White Hall, VA $43,629

Woodberry Forest, VA $44,248

Achilles, VA $43,575

Amelia Court House, VA $44,384

Ark, VA $43,852

Arvonia, VA $43,463

Ashland, VA $44,816

Aylett, VA $44,837

Barhamsville, VA $44,192

Beaumont, VA $44,374

Beaverdam, VA $44,812

Bena, VA $43,563

Bohannon, VA $43,741

Bremo Bluff, VA $43,746

Bruington, VA $44,748

Bumpass, VA $44,744

Cardinal, VA $43,760

Cartersville, VA $44,108

Charles City, VA $44,468

Christchurch, VA $44,105

Church View, VA $44,207

Cobbs Creek, VA $43,882

Columbia, VA $43,993

Crozier, VA $44,670

Cumberland, VA $43,748

Deltaville, VA $43,918

Diggs, VA $43,758

Redwood, VA $42,586

Rich Creek, VA $42,731

Ridgeway, VA $43,028

Riner, VA $42,727

Ripplemead, VA $42,615

Rocky Mount, VA $42,624

Salem, VA $42,416

Sandy Level, VA $42,715

Shawsville, VA $42,547

Spencer, VA $43,018

Staffordsville, VA $42,804

Stanleytown, VA $43,099

Stuart, VA $43,007

Thaxton, VA $42,496

Troutville, VA $42,480

Union Hall, VA $42,631

Vesta, VA $42,952

Villamont, VA $42,475

Vinton, VA $42,395

Wirtz, VA $42,500

Woolwine, VA $42,922

Bristol, VA $41,349

Abingdon, VA $41,963

Andover, VA $41,838

Appalachia, VA $41,838

Bee, VA $42,354

Ben Hur, VA $42,011

Big Stone Gap, VA $41,465

Birchleaf, VA $42,397

Blackwater, VA $41,517

Castlewood, VA $41,638

Cleveland, VA $42,143

Clinchco, VA $42,359

Clintwood, VA $42,311

Coeburn, VA $41,908

Damascus, VA $42,292

Dante, VA $42,146

Davenport, VA $42,437

Dryden, VA $41,601

Duffield, VA $41,248

Dungannon, VA $41,399

East Stone Gap, VA $41,552

Ewing, VA $42,542

Fort Blackmore, VA $41,134

Gate City, VA $40,853

Haysi, VA $42,602

Hiltons, VA $40,949

Honaker, VA $42,378

Jonesville, VA $42,114

Keokee, VA $41,724

Lebanon, VA $41,980

Mc Clure, VA $42,154

Mendota, VA $41,362

Nickelsville, VA $41,189

Nora, VA $42,043

Norton, VA $41,883

Pennington Gap, VA $41,713

Pound, VA $42,056

Rosedale, VA $42,332

Rose Hill, VA $42,468

Saint Charles, VA $41,958

Saint Paul, VA $41,903

Weber City, VA $40,728

Whitetop, VA $42,457

Wise, VA $41,995

Pulaski, VA $42,913

Atkins, VA $42,550

Austinville, VA $42,894

Barren Springs, VA $42,931

Bastian, VA $42,556

Bland, VA $42,656

Broadford, VA $42,512

Cana, VA $42,960

Ceres, VA $42,516

Chilhowie, VA $42,501

Cripple Creek, VA $42,694

Crockett, VA $42,684

Draper, VA $42,877

Dugspur, VA $42,909

Elk Creek, VA $42,664

Emory, VA $42,381

Fancy Gap, VA $42,923

Fries, VA $42,807

Galax, VA $42,877

Glade Spring, VA $42,297

Rural Retreat, VA $42,629

Saltville, VA $42,520

Speedwell, VA $42,657

Sugar Grove, VA $42,561

Tannersville, VA $42,487

Troutdale, VA $42,531

Willis, VA $42,886

Woodlawn, VA $42,903

Wytheville, VA $42,782

Staunton, VA $43,498

Augusta Springs, VA $43,314

Bacova, VA $43,111

Blue Grass, VA $43,128

Brownsburg, VA $42,871

Buena Vista, VA $42,519

Churchville, VA $43,619

Clifton Forge, VA $42,965

Covington, VA $42,733

Craigsville, VA $43,319

Crimora, VA $43,664

Deerfield, VA $43,353

Doe Hill, VA $43,316

Fairfield, VA $42,807

Fort Defiance, VA $43,696

Glen Wilton, VA $42,802

Goshen, VA $43,133

Greenville, VA $43,106

Grottoes, VA $43,704

Head Waters, VA $43,388

Hot Springs, VA $42,991

Iron Gate, VA $43,039

Lexington, VA $42,883

Low Moor, VA $42,939

Mc Dowell, VA $43,333

Middlebrook, VA $43,117

Millboro, VA $43,150

Mint Spring, VA $43,333

Montebello, VA $42,724

Monterey, VA $43,209

Mount Sidney, VA $43,716

Mustoe, VA $43,280

New Hope, VA $43,690

Port Republic, VA $43,681

Raphine, VA $42,922

Rockbridge Baths, VA $42,965

Selma, VA $42,981

Steeles Tavern, VA $43,011

Stuarts Draft, VA $43,172

Swoope, VA $43,422

Verona, VA $43,716

Vesuvius, VA $42,628

Warm Springs, VA $43,124

West Augusta, VA $43,448

Weyers Cave, VA $43,726

Williamsville, VA $43,357

Lynchburg, VA $41,883

Altavista, VA $42,281

Alton, VA $43,204

Amherst, VA $42,168

Appomattox, VA $42,244

Bedford, VA $42,501

Big Island, VA $42,268

Blairs, VA $43,194

Brookneal, VA $42,448

Buffalo Junction, VA $43,341

Callands, VA $42,985

Chatham, VA $43,020

Clifford, VA $42,232

Clover, VA $43,099

Cluster Springs, VA $43,339

Coleman Falls, VA $42,056

Concord, VA $41,941

Crystal Hill, VA $43,032

Danville, VA $43,228

Hillsville, VA $42,960

Carson, VA $44,615

Hiwassee, VA $42,819

Independence, VA $42,670

Annandale, VA $50,771

Burke, VA $50,295

Dumfries, VA $48,823

Dunn Loring, VA $50,836

Fairfax, VA $50,077

Fairfax Station, VA $49,941

Falls Church, VA $50,880

Fort Belvoir, VA $50,265

Great Falls, VA $50,078

Greenway, VA $50,879

Lorton, VA $49,981

Merrifield, VA $50,719

Mc Lean, VA $50,875

West Mclean, VA $50,879

Mount Vernon, VA $50,454

Newington, VA $50,338

Dry Fork, VA $43,111

Brooke, VA $47,044

Evington, VA $42,116

Forest, VA $42,033

Gladstone, VA $42,280

Gladys, VA $42,281

Glasgow, VA $42,551

Goode, VA $42,172

Gretna, VA $42,714

Halifax, VA $43,192

Howardsville, VA $43,123

Hurt, VA $42,475

Java, VA $42,971

Ararat, VA $42,949

Axton, VA $43,082

Bassett, VA $43,051

Belspring, VA $42,827

Bent Mountain, VA $42,464

Blacksburg, VA $42,625

Blue Ridge, VA $42,450

Boones Mill, VA $42,434

Buchanan, VA $42,593

Callaway, VA $42,545

Christiansburg, VA $42,629

Cascade, VA $43,044

Catawba, VA $42,520

Check, VA $42,611

Claudville, VA $42,924

Cloverdale, VA $42,371

Collinsville, VA $43,194

Copper Hill, VA $42,555

Critz, VA $42,993

Daleville, VA $42,414

Dublin, VA $42,850

Eagle Rock, VA $42,716

Eggleston, VA $42,764

Elliston, VA $42,511

Ferrum, VA $42,783

Fieldale, VA $43,132

Fincastle, VA $42,546

Floyd, VA $42,786

Glade Hill, VA $42,596

Glen Lyn, VA $42,628

Goodview, VA $42,445

Hardy, VA $42,427

Henry, VA $42,847

Huddleston, VA $42,585

Keeling, VA $43,151

Chester, VA $44,825

Chesterfield, VA $44,798

Church Road, VA $44,651

Colonial Heights, VA $44,843

Courtland, VA $43,765

Dendron, VA $43,897

Dewitt, VA $44,507

Dinwiddie, VA $44,629

Disputanta, VA $44,665

Dolphin, VA $44,018

Drewryville, VA $43,670

Ebony, VA $43,368

Elberon, VA $43,716

Emporia, VA $43,768

Ford, VA $44,547

Franklin, VA $43,631

Freeman, VA $44,009

Gasburg, VA $43,462

Hopewell, VA $44,751

Ivor, VA $43,701

Jarratt, VA $44,146

Lawrenceville, VA $43,855

Mc Kenney, VA $44,391

Meredithville, VA $43,792

Newsoms, VA $43,487

Prince George, VA $44,793

Rawlings, VA $44,220

Sedley, VA $43,824

Skippers, VA $43,594

Spring Grove, VA $44,134

Stony Creek, VA $44,389

Surry, VA $43,609

Sussex, VA $44,289

Sutherland, VA $44,755

Valentines, VA $43,503

Wakefield, VA $43,880

Warfield, VA $44,256

Waverly, VA $44,225

White Plains, VA $43,478

Wilsons, VA $44,414

Yale, VA $44,109

Zuni, VA $43,684

Claremont, VA $44,193

Farmville, VA $43,365

Baskerville, VA $43,294

Indian Valley, VA $42,849

Mc Coy, VA $42,756

Martinsville, VA $43,123

Meadows Of Dan, VA $42,963

Moneta, VA $42,515

Montvale, VA $42,515

Narrows, VA $42,756

Newbern, VA $42,794

New Castle, VA $42,549

Newport, VA $42,646

New River, VA $42,911

Oriskany, VA $42,631

Paint Bank, VA $42,564

Parrott, VA $42,776

Patrick Springs, VA $43,042

Pearisburg, VA $42,799

Pembroke, VA $42,798

Penhook, VA $42,737

Pilot, VA $42,645

Pittsville, VA $42,716

Radford, VA $42,863

Long Island, VA $42,441

Lowry, VA $42,252

Lynch Station, VA $42,446

Madison Heights, VA $41,884

Monroe, VA $42,093

Naruna, VA $42,313

Nathalie, VA $42,825

Natural Bridge, VA $42,686

Natural Bridge Station, VA $42,502

Nelson, VA $43,405

Norwood, VA $42,442

Ringgold, VA $43,167

Rustburg, VA $41,981

Scottsburg, VA $43,251

Scottsville, VA $43,484

South Boston, VA $43,289

Spout Spring, VA $42,058

Sutherlin, VA $43,171

Sweet Briar, VA $42,008

Vernon Hill, VA $43,120

Virgilina, VA $43,302

Wingina, VA $42,694

Amonate, VA $42,599

Bandy, VA $42,506

Big Rock, VA $42,737

Bishop, VA $42,510

Bluefield, VA $42,641

Boissevain, VA $42,537

Breaks, VA $42,667

Burkes Garden, VA $42,553

Cedar Bluff, VA $42,616

Doran, VA $42,791

Falls Mills, VA $42,537

Grundy, VA $42,808

Horsepen, VA $42,526

Hurley, VA $42,588

Jewell Ridge, VA $42,616

Keen Mountain, VA $42,782

Mavisdale, VA $42,620

Maxie, VA $42,745

North Tazewell, VA $42,609

Oakwood, VA $42,806

Pilgrims Knob, VA $42,690

Pocahontas, VA $42,550

Pounding Mill, VA $42,675

Raven, VA $42,770

Red Ash, VA $42,810

Richlands, VA $42,786

Rowe, VA $42,635

Shortt Gap, VA $42,731

Swords Creek, VA $42,623

Tazewell, VA $42,542

Vansant, VA $42,624

Whitewood, VA $42,629

Wolford, VA $42,636

Boydton, VA $43,387

Bracey, VA $43,497

Brodnax, VA $43,665

Buckingham, VA $42,901

Burkeville, VA $43,564

Charlotte Court House, VA $42,940

Chase City, VA $43,163

Clarksville, VA $43,463

Crewe, VA $43,842

Cullen, VA $42,812

Dillwyn, VA $43,329

Drakes Branch, VA $43,158

Dundas, VA $43,800

Evergreen, VA $42,285

Fort Mitchell, VA $43,158

Green Bay, VA $43,324

Hampden Sydney, VA $43,430

Kenbridge, VA $43,566

Keysville, VA $43,154

La Crosse, VA $43,431

Lunenburg, VA $43,236

Meherrin, VA $43,240

Nottoway, VA $43,775

Pamplin, VA $42,669

Phenix, VA $42,476

Prospect, VA $42,937

Randolph, VA $43,010

Red House, VA $42,352

Red Oak, VA $43,218

Rice, VA $43,620

Saxe, VA $43,125

Skipwith, VA $43,249

South Hill, VA $43,415

Victoria, VA $43,388

Wylliesburg, VA $43,180

Roanoke, VA $42,341

Wachapreague, VA $43,964

Wardtown, VA $43,878

Wattsville, VA $44,005

Willis Wharf, VA $43,951

Windsor, VA $43,576

Withams, VA $43,970

Norfolk, VA $43,353

Newport News, VA $43,450

Fort Eustis, VA $43,467

Hampton, VA $43,477

Fort Monroe, VA $43,453

Poquoson, VA $43,462

Yorktown, VA $43,514

Lackey, VA $43,531

Seaford, VA $43,478

Portsmouth, VA $43,365

Fort Lee, VA $44,841

Petersburg, VA $44,841

Virginia State University, VA $44,841

Alberta, VA $43,955

Ammon, VA $44,544

Blackstone, VA $44,167

Boykins, VA $43,539

Branchville, VA $43,435

Capron, VA $43,753

Round Hill, VA $47,010

Catharpin, VA $48,772

Delaplane, VA $46,519

Ashburn, VA $48,974

Chantilly, VA $49,489

Gainesville, VA $48,375

Hamilton, VA $47,644

Lincoln, VA $47,597

Sterling, VA $49,570

Haymarket, VA $48,329

Herndon, VA $49,752

Leesburg, VA $48,204

Lovettsville, VA $47,136

Nokesville, VA $48,434

Upperville, VA $46,673

Warrenton, VA $46,842

Reston, VA $50,038

Waterford, VA $47,566

The Plains, VA $47,700

Doswell, VA $44,831

Dutton, VA $43,873

Fork Union, VA $43,880

Foster, VA $43,731

Glen Allen, VA $44,933

Gloucester, VA $43,826

Gloucester Point, VA $43,561

Goochland, VA $44,442

Grimstead, VA $43,841

Gum Spring, VA $44,442

Gwynn, VA $43,841

Hadensville, VA $44,373

Hallieford, VA $43,828

Hanover, VA $44,840

Hardyville, VA $43,958

Hartfield, VA $43,973

Hayes, VA $43,588

Henrico, VA $44,966

Hudgins, VA $43,807

Jamaica, VA $44,354

Jamestown, VA $43,688

Jetersville, VA $43,875

Kents Store, VA $43,979

King And Queen Court House, VA $44,421

King William, VA $44,651

Lanexa, VA $44,352

Lightfoot, VA $43,903

Little Plymouth, VA $44,365

Locust Hill, VA $44,105

Louisa, VA $44,435

Macon, VA $44,486

Maidens, VA $44,612

Manakin Sabot, VA $44,758

Mannboro, VA $44,467

Manquin, VA $44,782

Maryus, VA $43,567

Mascot, VA $44,235

Mathews, VA $43,757

Burgess, VA $44,516

Accomac, VA $43,929

Assawoman, VA $43,947

Atlantic, VA $44,006

Battery Park, VA $43,456

Belle Haven, VA $43,904

Birdsnest, VA $43,821

Bloxom, VA $43,997

Cape Charles, VA $43,761

Capeville, VA $43,770

Carrollton, VA $43,451

Carrsville, VA $43,649

Cheriton, VA $43,765

Chesapeake, VA $43,467

Chincoteague Island, VA $44,034

Wallops Island, VA $44,002

Craddockville, VA $43,911

Davis Wharf, VA $43,901

Eastville, VA $43,782

Exmore, VA $43,885

Franktown, VA $43,836

Greenbackville, VA $44,134

Greenbush, VA $44,008

Hacksneck, VA $43,886

Hallwood, VA $43,985

Harborton, VA $43,993

Horntown, VA $44,059

Oak Hall, VA $43,969

Isle Of Wight, VA $43,548

Jamesville, VA $43,861

Jenkins Bridge, VA $43,992

Keller, VA $43,939

Locustville, VA $43,937

Machipongo, VA $43,814

Mappsville, VA $43,975

Marionville, VA $43,814

Mears, VA $43,952

Melfa, VA $43,944

Modest Town, VA $44,058

Nassawadox, VA $43,859

Nelsonia, VA $44,061

New Church, VA $44,045

Onancock, VA $43,981

Onley, VA $43,933

Oyster, VA $43,775

Painter, VA $43,912

Parksley, VA $44,005

Pungoteague, VA $43,930

Quinby, VA $43,815

Rescue, VA $43,454

Sanford, VA $44,053

Saxis, VA $44,059

Seaview, VA $43,766

Smithfield, VA $43,501

Suffolk, VA $43,481

Tangier, VA $44,169

Tasley, VA $44,027

Temperanceville, VA $43,985

Townsend, VA $43,775

Virginia Beach, VA $44,046

Dulles, VA $50,052

Aldie, VA $48,472

Amissville, VA $46,114

Arcola, VA $48,958

Manassas, VA $49,039

Marshall, VA $46,790

Middleburg, VA $47,651

Catlett, VA $47,874

Centreville, VA $49,236

Clifton, VA $49,651

Orlean, VA $46,369

Paeonian Springs, VA $47,872

Paris, VA $46,369

Philomont, VA $47,510

Purcellville, VA $47,157

Bluemont, VA $46,527

Bristow, VA $48,658

Broad Run, VA $47,792

Calverton, VA $47,684

Casanova, VA $47,764

Rectortown, VA $46,733

Mechanicsville, VA $44,875

Midlothian, VA $44,807

Millers Tavern, VA $44,870

Mineral, VA $44,709

Moon, VA $43,776

Moseley, VA $44,658

New Canton, VA $43,691

New Kent, VA $44,630

New Point, VA $43,666

Newtown, VA $45,008

Norge, VA $43,967

North, VA $43,814

Oilville, VA $44,669

Onemo, VA $43,721

Ordinary, VA $43,626

Port Haywood, VA $43,660

Powhatan, VA $44,521

Providence Forge, VA $44,553

Quinton, VA $44,781

Rockville, VA $44,719

Ruthville, VA $44,461

Saint Stephens Church, VA $44,865

Saluda, VA $44,122

Sandston, VA $44,885

Sandy Hook, VA $44,433

Schley, VA $43,729

Severn, VA $43,590

Shacklefords, VA $44,146

State Farm, VA $44,633

Stevensville, VA $44,527

Studley, VA $44,872

Susan, VA $43,677

Toano, VA $44,105

Topping, VA $44,066

Trevilians, VA $44,407

Richmond, VA $44,978

Urbanna, VA $44,276

Wake, VA $43,999

Walkerton, VA $44,590

Ware Neck, VA $43,747

Water View, VA $44,267

West Point, VA $44,419

White Marsh, VA $43,674

Wicomico, VA $43,597

Williamsburg, VA $43,673

Woods Cross Roads, VA $43,831

Montpelier, VA $44,652

Oakton, VA $50,193

Occoquan, VA $49,823

Quantico, VA $48,167

Springfield, VA $50,639

Triangle, VA $48,515

Vienna, VA $50,639

Woodbridge, VA $49,463

Arlington, VA $50,894

Fort Myer, VA $50,895

Mattaponi, VA $44,253

Dhs, VA $50,894

Fort Valley, VA $44,000

Star Tannery, VA $43,570

Stephens City, VA $45,236

Stephenson, VA $45,266

Toms Brook, VA $43,975

White Post, VA $45,625

Woodstock, VA $43,612

Culpeper, VA $45,052

Aroda, VA $43,949

Banco, VA $44,098

Bealeton, VA $46,643

Boston, VA $44,933

Brandy Station, VA $45,842

Brightwood, VA $44,322

Castleton, VA $45,427

Elkwood, VA $45,782

Etlan, VA $44,220

Goldvein, VA $46,849

Graves Mill, VA $43,889

Haywood, VA $44,310

Hood, VA $43,613

Jeffersonton, VA $46,353

Leon, VA $44,509

Lignum, VA $45,518

Madison, VA $43,885

Midland, VA $47,107

Mitchells, VA $44,693

Oakpark, VA $44,163

Pratts, VA $43,880

Radiant, VA $44,043

Rapidan, VA $44,440

Remington, VA $46,272

Reva, VA $44,558

Richardsville, VA $45,898

Rixeyville, VA $45,779

Rochelle, VA $43,867

Somerville, VA $47,197

Sperryville, VA $44,515

Stevensburg, VA $45,609

Sumerduck, VA $46,284

Syria, VA $43,719

Viewtown, VA $45,809

Washington, VA $45,296

Wolftown, VA $43,616

Woodville, VA $44,954

Harrisonburg, VA $43,794

Basye, VA $43,444

Bergton, VA $43,310

Bridgewater, VA $43,712

Broadway, VA $43,577

Criders, VA $43,387

Dayton, VA $43,562

Edinburg, VA $43,518

Elkton, VA $43,649

Alexandria, VA $50,888

Fredericksburg, VA $46,109

Bowling Green, VA $45,214

Burr Hill, VA $45,220

Callao, VA $44,959

Caret, VA $45,495

Center Cross, VA $44,721

Champlain, VA $45,391

Coles Point, VA $45,562

Colonial Beach, VA $45,818

Corbin, VA $45,534

Dahlgren, VA $47,320

Dogue, VA $45,787

Dunnsville, VA $44,882

Edwardsville, VA $44,573

Farnham, VA $44,705

Garrisonville, VA $47,708

Hague, VA $45,232

Hartwood, VA $46,242

Haynesville, VA $45,195

Heathsville, VA $44,532

Hustle, VA $45,419

Irvington, VA $44,175

Jersey, VA $45,850

Kilmarnock, VA $44,212

King George, VA $46,565

Kinsale, VA $45,145

Ladysmith, VA $44,953

Lancaster, VA $44,321

Laneview, VA $44,428

Lively, VA $44,362

Locust Grove, VA $45,232

Loretto, VA $45,427

Lottsburg, VA $44,875

Merry Point, VA $44,251

Milford, VA $45,048

Mollusk, VA $44,267

Montross, VA $45,528

Morattico, VA $44,497

Mount Holly, VA $45,376

Ninde, VA $46,669

Nuttsville, VA $44,453

Oldhams, VA $45,108

Ophelia, VA $44,539

Partlow, VA $45,343

Port Royal, VA $45,415

Rappahannock Academy, VA $45,424

Reedville, VA $44,506

Rhoadesville, VA $44,806

Rollins Fork, VA $45,816

Fulks Run, VA $43,468

Hinton, VA $43,428

Keezletown, VA $43,640

Lacey Spring, VA $43,662

Linville, VA $43,639

Luray, VA $43,779

Mc Gaheysville, VA $43,690

Mount Crawford, VA $43,692

Mount Jackson, VA $43,549

Mount Solon, VA $43,555

New Market, VA $43,649

Orkney Springs, VA $43,455

Penn Laird, VA $43,710

Quicksburg, VA $43,592

Pleasant Valley, VA $43,686

Shenandoah, VA $43,664

Singers Glen, VA $43,636

Stanley, VA $43,668

Timberville, VA $43,657

Charlottesville, VA $43,735

Afton, VA $43,251

Arrington, VA $42,391

Barboursville, VA $43,905

Batesville, VA $43,631

Covesville, VA $43,254

Crozet, VA $43,652

Dyke, VA $43,630

Ruby, VA $47,481

Aerator Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aerator Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Media and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Aerator Operator positions in MFG Durable or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Aerator Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Aerator Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Media	$60,504	$29.0	30%
Insurance	$58,177	$28.0	25%
Construction	$55,850	$27.0	20%
Financial Services	$53,523	$26.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$51,196	$25.0	10%

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

Understanding how an Aerator 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.

$42,190

Average $46,542/year

$51,691

$3,516

Average $3,878/month

$4,308

$811

Average $895/week

$994

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,691	$4,308	$994	$25
Average	$46,542	$3,878	$895	$22
25th Percentile	$42,190	$3,516	$811	$20

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