What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Systems 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 Assistant Systems Operator?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Systems Operator roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Systems Operator's salary?

An Assistant Systems Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,076 for beginners, reaching about $60,108 at mid-level, and approach $126,831 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Systems Operator?

Assistant Systems Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Systems Operator roles are District of Columbia $49,528, California $49,340, Massachusetts $48,683. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Systems Operator roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Systems Operator level roles vary by specialization: Water Systems Operator: $94,914; Information Systems Assistant: $93,357; Systems Support Assistant, Sr.: $76,810; Assistant Systems Administrative: $74,255; Assistant Systems Analyst: $72,175.

Assistant Systems Operator Salary in Virginia

How much does an Assistant Systems Operator make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Systems Operator in Virginia is $45,046 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,941
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,287 to $49,702
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,865

10% $37,865

50% (Median) $45,046

90% $53,941

Assistant Systems Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,702	$4,142	$956	$24
Average	$45,046	$3,754	$866	$22
25th Percentile	$41,287	$3,441	$794	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Systems Operator Salaries

An Assistant Systems 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 Assistant Systems Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Systems 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): $44,076
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,508
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,108
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,430
Expert (over 8 years): $126,831

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Systems Operator	less than 1 year	$44,076
Chemical Plant Operator II	1-2 years	$54,508
Chemical Plant Operator III	2-4 years	$60,108
Chemical Plant Operations Supervisor	5-8 years	$91,430
Chemical Plant Operations Manager	over 8 years	$126,831

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

District of Columbia: $49,528.
California: $49,340.
Massachusetts: $48,683.

District of Columbia $49,528 California $49,340 Massachusetts $48,683 Washington $48,504 New Jersey $48,486 Alaska $48,423 Connecticut $47,806 New York $47,555

Hawaii $46,755 Rhode Island $46,379 Maryland $46,124 Minnesota $45,775 Colorado $45,641 Illinois $45,596 Oregon $45,426 Delaware $45,301

New Hampshire $45,222 Virginia $45,046 Pennsylvania $44,532 Nevada $44,272 North Dakota $44,187 Michigan $44,053 Wisconsin $44,004 Vermont $43,905

Texas $43,632 Maine $43,614 Arizona $43,588 Ohio $43,556 Georgia $43,145 Indiana $42,939 Wyoming $42,899 Utah $42,836

Iowa $42,809 Kansas $42,595 Louisiana $42,532 North Carolina $42,510 Missouri $42,501 Florida $42,326 Montana $42,232 Nebraska $42,143

Kentucky $42,094 South Carolina $41,915 Tennessee $41,803 Idaho $41,758 New Mexico $41,432 Oklahoma $41,360 Alabama $41,096 South Dakota $40,653

Arkansas $40,412 West Virginia $40,282 Mississippi $39,893

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Systems 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: $41,427
Lambsburg: $41,515
Laurel Fork: $41,562

Ivanhoe, VA $41,427

Lambsburg, VA $41,515

Laurel Fork, VA $41,562

Marion, VA $41,211

Max Meadows, VA $41,493

Meadowview, VA $40,840

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $41,171

Rocky Gap, VA $41,194

Ruther Glen, VA $43,453

Sealston, VA $44,578

Sharps, VA $43,262

Spotsylvania, VA $43,860

Sparta, VA $43,630

Stafford, VA $45,865

Stratford, VA $44,109

Tappahannock, VA $43,530

Thornburg, VA $44,004

Unionville, VA $43,290

Village, VA $43,475

Warsaw, VA $43,630

Weems, VA $42,774

Sandy Point, VA $43,686

White Stone, VA $42,655

Wicomico Church, VA $42,965

Woodford, VA $43,824

Zacata, VA $43,972

Winchester, VA $43,766

Bentonville, VA $43,390

Berryville, VA $44,397

Boyce, VA $44,478

Brucetown, VA $43,795

Chester Gap, VA $44,219

Clear Brook, VA $43,575

Cross Junction, VA $42,161

Fishers Hill, VA $42,767

Flint Hill, VA $43,979

Front Royal, VA $44,005

Gore, VA $42,397

Hume, VA $44,574

Huntly, VA $44,053

Strasburg, VA $42,600

Linden, VA $44,682

Markham, VA $44,672

Maurertown, VA $42,021

Middletown, VA $43,432

Millwood, VA $44,399

Rileyville, VA $42,905

Earlysville, VA $42,276

Esmont, VA $41,885

Faber, VA $41,699

Fishersville, VA $42,087

Free Union, VA $42,206

Gordonsville, VA $42,648

Greenwood, VA $42,036

Ivy, VA $42,294

Keene, VA $42,054

Keswick, VA $42,377

Locust Dale, VA $42,839

Lovingston, VA $41,252

Lyndhurst, VA $41,563

Montpelier Station, VA $42,659

Nellysford, VA $41,611

North Garden, VA $42,013

Orange, VA $43,076

Palmyra, VA $42,396

Piney River, VA $41,060

Quinque, VA $42,383

Roseland, VA $41,218

Ruckersville, VA $42,366

Schuyler, VA $41,737

Shipman, VA $41,245

Somerset, VA $42,660

Stanardsville, VA $42,243

Troy, VA $42,442

Tyro, VA $41,330

Waynesboro, VA $42,151

White Hall, VA $42,227

Woodberry Forest, VA $42,825

Achilles, VA $42,175

Amelia Court House, VA $42,957

Ark, VA $42,443

Arvonia, VA $42,066

Ashland, VA $43,376

Aylett, VA $43,396

Barhamsville, VA $42,771

Beaumont, VA $42,948

Beaverdam, VA $43,372

Bena, VA $42,162

Bohannon, VA $42,335

Bremo Bluff, VA $42,340

Bruington, VA $43,309

Bumpass, VA $43,306

Cardinal, VA $42,354

Cartersville, VA $42,690

Charles City, VA $43,039

Christchurch, VA $42,688

Church View, VA $42,786

Cobbs Creek, VA $42,472

Columbia, VA $42,579

Crozier, VA $43,234

Cumberland, VA $42,342

Deltaville, VA $42,506

Diggs, VA $42,352

Redwood, VA $41,217

Rich Creek, VA $41,357

Ridgeway, VA $41,645

Riner, VA $41,353

Ripplemead, VA $41,245

Rocky Mount, VA $41,254

Salem, VA $41,053

Sandy Level, VA $41,342

Shawsville, VA $41,179

Spencer, VA $41,636

Staffordsville, VA $41,428

Stanleytown, VA $41,714

Stuart, VA $41,624

Thaxton, VA $41,130

Troutville, VA $41,114

Union Hall, VA $41,261

Vesta, VA $41,572

Villamont, VA $41,109

Vinton, VA $41,033

Wirtz, VA $41,134

Woolwine, VA $41,542

Bristol, VA $40,020

Abingdon, VA $40,614

Andover, VA $40,493

Appalachia, VA $40,493

Bee, VA $40,993

Ben Hur, VA $40,661

Big Stone Gap, VA $40,132

Birchleaf, VA $41,034

Blackwater, VA $40,182

Castlewood, VA $40,299

Cleveland, VA $40,789

Clinchco, VA $40,998

Clintwood, VA $40,951

Coeburn, VA $40,561

Damascus, VA $40,932

Dante, VA $40,791

Davenport, VA $41,073

Dryden, VA $40,264

Duffield, VA $39,923

Dungannon, VA $40,068

East Stone Gap, VA $40,217

Ewing, VA $41,175

Fort Blackmore, VA $39,812

Gate City, VA $39,540

Haysi, VA $41,232

Hiltons, VA $39,633

Honaker, VA $41,016

Jonesville, VA $40,760

Keokee, VA $40,383

Lebanon, VA $40,630

Mc Clure, VA $40,799

Mendota, VA $40,033

Nickelsville, VA $39,865

Nora, VA $40,692

Norton, VA $40,536

Pennington Gap, VA $40,373

Pound, VA $40,704

Rosedale, VA $40,971

Rose Hill, VA $41,103

Saint Charles, VA $40,610

Saint Paul, VA $40,557

Weber City, VA $39,419

Whitetop, VA $41,092

Wise, VA $40,645

Pulaski, VA $41,534

Atkins, VA $41,183

Austinville, VA $41,516

Barren Springs, VA $41,551

Bastian, VA $41,189

Bland, VA $41,285

Broadford, VA $41,146

Cana, VA $41,579

Ceres, VA $41,149

Chilhowie, VA $41,135

Cripple Creek, VA $41,321

Crockett, VA $41,312

Draper, VA $41,499

Dugspur, VA $41,529

Elk Creek, VA $41,292

Emory, VA $41,019

Fancy Gap, VA $41,543

Fries, VA $41,431

Galax, VA $41,499

Glade Spring, VA $40,938

Rural Retreat, VA $41,259

Saltville, VA $41,153

Speedwell, VA $41,286

Sugar Grove, VA $41,193

Tannersville, VA $41,121

Troutdale, VA $41,164

Willis, VA $41,508

Woodlawn, VA $41,524

Wytheville, VA $41,407

Staunton, VA $42,100

Augusta Springs, VA $41,922

Bacova, VA $41,725

Blue Grass, VA $41,742

Brownsburg, VA $41,493

Buena Vista, VA $41,153

Churchville, VA $42,217

Clifton Forge, VA $41,585

Covington, VA $41,359

Craigsville, VA $41,927

Crimora, VA $42,261

Deerfield, VA $41,960

Doe Hill, VA $41,924

Fairfield, VA $41,432

Fort Defiance, VA $42,292

Glen Wilton, VA $41,427

Goshen, VA $41,746

Greenville, VA $41,720

Grottoes, VA $42,300

Head Waters, VA $41,993

Hot Springs, VA $41,609

Iron Gate, VA $41,656

Lexington, VA $41,504

Low Moor, VA $41,559

Mc Dowell, VA $41,941

Middlebrook, VA $41,731

Millboro, VA $41,763

Mint Spring, VA $41,941

Montebello, VA $41,351

Monterey, VA $41,820

Mount Sidney, VA $42,311

Mustoe, VA $41,889

New Hope, VA $42,286

Port Republic, VA $42,277

Raphine, VA $41,543

Rockbridge Baths, VA $41,584

Selma, VA $41,599

Steeles Tavern, VA $41,628

Stuarts Draft, VA $41,784

Swoope, VA $42,026

Verona, VA $42,311

Vesuvius, VA $41,258

Warm Springs, VA $41,738

West Augusta, VA $42,051

Weyers Cave, VA $42,321

Williamsville, VA $41,964

Lynchburg, VA $40,537

Altavista, VA $40,922

Alton, VA $41,816

Amherst, VA $40,812

Appomattox, VA $40,886

Bedford, VA $41,135

Big Island, VA $40,910

Blairs, VA $41,806

Brookneal, VA $41,083

Buffalo Junction, VA $41,948

Callands, VA $41,604

Chatham, VA $41,638

Clifford, VA $40,875

Clover, VA $41,714

Cluster Springs, VA $41,946

Coleman Falls, VA $40,705

Concord, VA $40,593

Crystal Hill, VA $41,649

Danville, VA $41,839

Hillsville, VA $41,579

Carson, VA $43,181

Hiwassee, VA $41,443

Independence, VA $41,299

Annandale, VA $49,139

Burke, VA $48,679

Dumfries, VA $47,253

Dunn Loring, VA $49,202

Fairfax, VA $48,467

Fairfax Station, VA $48,336

Falls Church, VA $49,245

Fort Belvoir, VA $48,650

Great Falls, VA $48,469

Greenway, VA $49,244

Lorton, VA $48,375

Merrifield, VA $49,089

Mc Lean, VA $49,240

West Mclean, VA $49,244

Mount Vernon, VA $48,832

Newington, VA $48,720

Dry Fork, VA $41,725

Brooke, VA $45,532

Evington, VA $40,762

Forest, VA $40,682

Gladstone, VA $40,921

Gladys, VA $40,922

Glasgow, VA $41,184

Goode, VA $40,817

Gretna, VA $41,341

Halifax, VA $41,804

Howardsville, VA $41,737

Hurt, VA $41,110

Java, VA $41,590

Ararat, VA $41,569

Axton, VA $41,697

Bassett, VA $41,667

Belspring, VA $41,451

Bent Mountain, VA $41,099

Blacksburg, VA $41,255

Blue Ridge, VA $41,085

Boones Mill, VA $41,070

Buchanan, VA $41,224

Callaway, VA $41,177

Christiansburg, VA $41,259

Cascade, VA $41,661

Catawba, VA $41,154

Check, VA $41,241

Claudville, VA $41,544

Cloverdale, VA $41,009

Collinsville, VA $41,805

Copper Hill, VA $41,187

Critz, VA $41,611

Daleville, VA $41,051

Dublin, VA $41,473

Eagle Rock, VA $41,343

Eggleston, VA $41,389

Elliston, VA $41,145

Ferrum, VA $41,408

Fieldale, VA $41,746

Fincastle, VA $41,179

Floyd, VA $41,411

Glade Hill, VA $41,227

Glen Lyn, VA $41,258

Goodview, VA $41,081

Hardy, VA $41,064

Henry, VA $41,470

Huddleston, VA $41,216

Keeling, VA $41,764

Chester, VA $43,384

Chesterfield, VA $43,358

Church Road, VA $43,215

Colonial Heights, VA $43,402

Courtland, VA $42,359

Dendron, VA $42,486

Dewitt, VA $43,077

Dinwiddie, VA $43,194

Disputanta, VA $43,230

Dolphin, VA $42,604

Drewryville, VA $42,266

Ebony, VA $41,975

Elberon, VA $42,311

Emporia, VA $42,362

Ford, VA $43,115

Franklin, VA $42,229

Freeman, VA $42,594

Gasburg, VA $42,065

Hopewell, VA $43,313

Ivor, VA $42,297

Jarratt, VA $42,727

Lawrenceville, VA $42,446

Mc Kenney, VA $42,964

Meredithville, VA $42,384

Newsoms, VA $42,089

Prince George, VA $43,353

Rawlings, VA $42,799

Sedley, VA $42,416

Skippers, VA $42,192

Spring Grove, VA $42,716

Stony Creek, VA $42,962

Surry, VA $42,207

Sussex, VA $42,865

Sutherland, VA $43,317

Valentines, VA $42,104

Wakefield, VA $42,470

Warfield, VA $42,833

Waverly, VA $42,804

White Plains, VA $42,081

Wilsons, VA $42,987

Yale, VA $42,692

Zuni, VA $42,280

Claremont, VA $42,773

Farmville, VA $41,971

Baskerville, VA $41,902

Indian Valley, VA $41,471

Mc Coy, VA $41,381

Martinsville, VA $41,737

Meadows Of Dan, VA $41,582

Moneta, VA $41,149

Montvale, VA $41,148

Narrows, VA $41,382

Newbern, VA $41,418

New Castle, VA $41,181

Newport, VA $41,275

New River, VA $41,532

Oriskany, VA $41,261

Paint Bank, VA $41,196

Parrott, VA $41,401

Patrick Springs, VA $41,658

Pearisburg, VA $41,423

Pembroke, VA $41,422

Penhook, VA $41,364

Pilot, VA $41,274

Pittsville, VA $41,343

Radford, VA $41,486

Long Island, VA $41,077

Lowry, VA $40,894

Lynch Station, VA $41,082

Madison Heights, VA $40,538

Monroe, VA $40,740

Naruna, VA $40,953

Nathalie, VA $41,449

Natural Bridge, VA $41,314

Natural Bridge Station, VA $41,136

Nelson, VA $42,010

Norwood, VA $41,078

Ringgold, VA $41,780

Rustburg, VA $40,631

Scottsburg, VA $41,861

Scottsville, VA $42,087

South Boston, VA $41,897

Spout Spring, VA $40,706

Sutherlin, VA $41,783

Sweet Briar, VA $40,658

Vernon Hill, VA $41,734

Virgilina, VA $41,910

Wingina, VA $41,321

Amonate, VA $41,230

Bandy, VA $41,139

Big Rock, VA $41,363

Bishop, VA $41,143

Bluefield, VA $41,270

Boissevain, VA $41,169

Breaks, VA $41,296

Burkes Garden, VA $41,185

Cedar Bluff, VA $41,246

Doran, VA $41,415

Falls Mills, VA $41,169

Grundy, VA $41,432

Horsepen, VA $41,160

Hurley, VA $41,219

Jewell Ridge, VA $41,246

Keen Mountain, VA $41,407

Mavisdale, VA $41,250

Maxie, VA $41,372

North Tazewell, VA $41,240

Oakwood, VA $41,430

Pilgrims Knob, VA $41,317

Pocahontas, VA $41,183

Pounding Mill, VA $41,304

Raven, VA $41,396

Red Ash, VA $41,434

Richlands, VA $41,410

Rowe, VA $41,265

Shortt Gap, VA $41,357

Swords Creek, VA $41,253

Tazewell, VA $41,175

Vansant, VA $41,254

Whitewood, VA $41,259

Wolford, VA $41,266

Boydton, VA $41,992

Bracey, VA $42,099

Brodnax, VA $42,262

Buckingham, VA $41,522

Burkeville, VA $42,164

Charlotte Court House, VA $41,560

Chase City, VA $41,776

Clarksville, VA $42,066

Crewe, VA $42,433

Cullen, VA $41,436

Dillwyn, VA $41,936

Drakes Branch, VA $41,771

Dundas, VA $42,392

Evergreen, VA $40,926

Fort Mitchell, VA $41,771

Green Bay, VA $41,932

Hampden Sydney, VA $42,035

Kenbridge, VA $42,166

Keysville, VA $41,767

La Crosse, VA $42,035

Lunenburg, VA $41,846

Meherrin, VA $41,851

Nottoway, VA $42,368

Pamplin, VA $41,298

Phenix, VA $41,111

Prospect, VA $41,557

Randolph, VA $41,628

Red House, VA $40,991

Red Oak, VA $41,829

Rice, VA $42,218

Saxe, VA $41,739

Skipwith, VA $41,859

South Hill, VA $42,019

Victoria, VA $41,994

Wylliesburg, VA $41,792

Roanoke, VA $40,980

Wachapreague, VA $42,551

Wardtown, VA $42,468

Wattsville, VA $42,591

Willis Wharf, VA $42,538

Windsor, VA $42,176

Withams, VA $42,557

Norfolk, VA $41,959

Newport News, VA $42,053

Fort Eustis, VA $42,070

Hampton, VA $42,079

Fort Monroe, VA $42,056

Poquoson, VA $42,065

Yorktown, VA $42,115

Lackey, VA $42,132

Seaford, VA $42,081

Portsmouth, VA $41,971

Fort Lee, VA $43,400

Petersburg, VA $43,400

Virginia State University, VA $43,400

Alberta, VA $42,542

Ammon, VA $43,112

Blackstone, VA $42,748

Boykins, VA $42,139

Branchville, VA $42,039

Capron, VA $42,347

Round Hill, VA $45,500

Catharpin, VA $47,204

Delaplane, VA $45,024

Ashburn, VA $47,400

Chantilly, VA $47,899

Gainesville, VA $46,820

Hamilton, VA $46,113

Lincoln, VA $46,068

Sterling, VA $47,976

Haymarket, VA $46,775

Herndon, VA $48,153

Leesburg, VA $46,655

Lovettsville, VA $45,621

Nokesville, VA $46,878

Upperville, VA $45,173

Warrenton, VA $45,337

Reston, VA $48,430

Waterford, VA $46,037

The Plains, VA $46,166

Doswell, VA $43,390

Dutton, VA $42,463

Fork Union, VA $42,470

Foster, VA $42,326

Glen Allen, VA $43,488

Gloucester, VA $42,417

Gloucester Point, VA $42,161

Goochland, VA $43,014

Grimstead, VA $42,432

Gum Spring, VA $43,014

Gwynn, VA $42,432

Hadensville, VA $42,947

Hallieford, VA $42,419

Hanover, VA $43,399

Hardyville, VA $42,545

Hartfield, VA $42,560

Hayes, VA $42,188

Henrico, VA $43,521

Hudgins, VA $42,399

Jamaica, VA $42,929

Jamestown, VA $42,284

Jetersville, VA $42,465

Kents Store, VA $42,565

King And Queen Court House, VA $42,994

King William, VA $43,216

Lanexa, VA $42,927

Lightfoot, VA $42,492

Little Plymouth, VA $42,939

Locust Hill, VA $42,688

Louisa, VA $43,007

Macon, VA $43,056

Maidens, VA $43,178

Manakin Sabot, VA $43,319

Mannboro, VA $43,037

Manquin, VA $43,343

Maryus, VA $42,166

Mascot, VA $42,813

Mathews, VA $42,351

Burgess, VA $43,085

Accomac, VA $42,517

Assawoman, VA $42,534

Atlantic, VA $42,591

Battery Park, VA $42,059

Belle Haven, VA $42,493

Birdsnest, VA $42,413

Bloxom, VA $42,582

Cape Charles, VA $42,354

Capeville, VA $42,363

Carrollton, VA $42,054

Carrsville, VA $42,246

Cheriton, VA $42,358

Chesapeake, VA $42,070

Chincoteague Island, VA $42,619

Wallops Island, VA $42,587

Craddockville, VA $42,499

Davis Wharf, VA $42,490

Eastville, VA $42,374

Exmore, VA $42,474

Franktown, VA $42,427

Greenbackville, VA $42,715

Greenbush, VA $42,593

Hacksneck, VA $42,475

Hallwood, VA $42,571

Harborton, VA $42,579

Horntown, VA $42,643

Oak Hall, VA $42,556

Isle Of Wight, VA $42,149

Jamesville, VA $42,451

Jenkins Bridge, VA $42,578

Keller, VA $42,527

Locustville, VA $42,525

Machipongo, VA $42,406

Mappsville, VA $42,561

Marionville, VA $42,405

Mears, VA $42,540

Melfa, VA $42,532

Modest Town, VA $42,642

Nassawadox, VA $42,450

Nelsonia, VA $42,645

New Church, VA $42,629

Onancock, VA $42,568

Onley, VA $42,521

Oyster, VA $42,368

Painter, VA $42,501

Parksley, VA $42,591

Pungoteague, VA $42,519

Quinby, VA $42,407

Rescue, VA $42,057

Sanford, VA $42,637

Saxis, VA $42,643

Seaview, VA $42,359

Smithfield, VA $42,103

Suffolk, VA $42,083

Tangier, VA $42,749

Tasley, VA $42,612

Temperanceville, VA $42,571

Townsend, VA $42,368

Virginia Beach, VA $42,630

Dulles, VA $48,443

Aldie, VA $46,914

Amissville, VA $44,632

Arcola, VA $47,385

Manassas, VA $47,462

Marshall, VA $45,287

Middleburg, VA $46,119

Catlett, VA $46,336

Centreville, VA $47,654

Clifton, VA $48,056

Orlean, VA $44,879

Paeonian Springs, VA $46,334

Paris, VA $44,879

Philomont, VA $45,983

Purcellville, VA $45,642

Bluemont, VA $45,031

Bristow, VA $47,094

Broad Run, VA $46,256

Calverton, VA $46,151

Casanova, VA $46,229

Rectortown, VA $45,231

Mechanicsville, VA $43,433

Midlothian, VA $43,367

Millers Tavern, VA $43,428

Mineral, VA $43,272

Moon, VA $42,369

Moseley, VA $43,223

New Canton, VA $42,286

New Kent, VA $43,195

New Point, VA $42,263

Newtown, VA $43,561

Norge, VA $42,554

North, VA $42,406

Oilville, VA $43,233

Onemo, VA $42,316

Ordinary, VA $42,224

Port Haywood, VA $42,256

Powhatan, VA $43,090

Providence Forge, VA $43,121

Quinton, VA $43,342

Rockville, VA $43,282

Ruthville, VA $43,032

Saint Stephens Church, VA $43,423

Saluda, VA $42,704

Sandston, VA $43,443

Sandy Hook, VA $43,005

Schley, VA $42,324

Severn, VA $42,189

Shacklefords, VA $42,727

State Farm, VA $43,198

Stevensville, VA $43,096

Studley, VA $43,430

Susan, VA $42,273

Toano, VA $42,688

Topping, VA $42,650

Trevilians, VA $42,980

Richmond, VA $43,532

Urbanna, VA $42,853

Wake, VA $42,585

Walkerton, VA $43,157

Ware Neck, VA $42,341

Water View, VA $42,844

West Point, VA $42,991

White Marsh, VA $42,271

Wicomico, VA $42,196

Williamsburg, VA $42,269

Woods Cross Roads, VA $42,422

Montpelier, VA $43,217

Oakton, VA $48,579

Occoquan, VA $48,222

Quantico, VA $46,619

Springfield, VA $49,011

Triangle, VA $46,956

Vienna, VA $49,011

Woodbridge, VA $47,873

Arlington, VA $49,258

Fort Myer, VA $49,259

Mattaponi, VA $42,831

Dhs, VA $49,258

Fort Valley, VA $42,586

Star Tannery, VA $42,169

Stephens City, VA $43,782

Stephenson, VA $43,811

Toms Brook, VA $42,562

White Post, VA $44,158

Woodstock, VA $42,210

Culpeper, VA $43,604

Aroda, VA $42,536

Banco, VA $42,680

Bealeton, VA $45,143

Boston, VA $43,489

Brandy Station, VA $44,369

Brightwood, VA $42,897

Castleton, VA $43,967

Elkwood, VA $44,311

Etlan, VA $42,799

Goldvein, VA $45,343

Graves Mill, VA $42,478

Haywood, VA $42,886

Hood, VA $42,211

Jeffersonton, VA $44,863

Leon, VA $43,079

Lignum, VA $44,055

Madison, VA $42,475

Midland, VA $45,593

Mitchells, VA $43,257

Oakpark, VA $42,744

Pratts, VA $42,470

Radiant, VA $42,627

Rapidan, VA $43,012

Remington, VA $44,785

Reva, VA $43,126

Richardsville, VA $44,422

Rixeyville, VA $44,307

Rochelle, VA $42,457

Somerville, VA $45,680

Sperryville, VA $43,084

Stevensburg, VA $44,143

Sumerduck, VA $44,797

Syria, VA $42,314

Viewtown, VA $44,336

Washington, VA $43,840

Wolftown, VA $42,214

Woodville, VA $43,509

Harrisonburg, VA $42,386

Basye, VA $42,047

Bergton, VA $41,918

Bridgewater, VA $42,307

Broadway, VA $42,176

Criders, VA $41,993

Dayton, VA $42,162

Edinburg, VA $42,119

Elkton, VA $42,246

Alexandria, VA $49,253

Fredericksburg, VA $44,627

Bowling Green, VA $43,761

Burr Hill, VA $43,766

Callao, VA $43,514

Caret, VA $44,033

Center Cross, VA $43,284

Champlain, VA $43,933

Coles Point, VA $44,097

Colonial Beach, VA $44,345

Corbin, VA $44,071

Dahlgren, VA $45,799

Dogue, VA $44,315

Dunnsville, VA $43,440

Edwardsville, VA $43,141

Farnham, VA $43,268

Garrisonville, VA $46,175

Hague, VA $43,778

Hartwood, VA $44,756

Haynesville, VA $43,742

Heathsville, VA $43,101

Hustle, VA $43,959

Irvington, VA $42,755

Jersey, VA $44,376

Kilmarnock, VA $42,791

King George, VA $45,069

Kinsale, VA $43,694

Ladysmith, VA $43,508

Lancaster, VA $42,896

Laneview, VA $43,000

Lively, VA $42,936

Locust Grove, VA $43,779

Loretto, VA $43,967

Lottsburg, VA $43,433

Merry Point, VA $42,829

Milford, VA $43,600

Mollusk, VA $42,844

Montross, VA $44,064

Morattico, VA $43,067

Mount Holly, VA $43,918

Ninde, VA $45,169

Nuttsville, VA $43,024

Oldhams, VA $43,658

Ophelia, VA $43,108

Partlow, VA $43,886

Port Royal, VA $43,956

Rappahannock Academy, VA $43,964

Reedville, VA $43,075

Rhoadesville, VA $43,366

Rollins Fork, VA $44,343

Fulks Run, VA $42,071

Hinton, VA $42,032

Keezletown, VA $42,237

Lacey Spring, VA $42,258

Linville, VA $42,236

Luray, VA $42,372

Mc Gaheysville, VA $42,286

Mount Crawford, VA $42,287

Mount Jackson, VA $42,149

Mount Solon, VA $42,155

New Market, VA $42,247

Orkney Springs, VA $42,058

Penn Laird, VA $42,305

Quicksburg, VA $42,191

Pleasant Valley, VA $42,282

Shenandoah, VA $42,261

Singers Glen, VA $42,234

Stanley, VA $42,264

Timberville, VA $42,254

Charlottesville, VA $42,329

Afton, VA $41,861

Arrington, VA $41,028

Barboursville, VA $42,494

Batesville, VA $42,229

Covesville, VA $41,864

Crozet, VA $42,249

Dyke, VA $42,228

Ruby, VA $45,954

Assistant Systems Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Systems Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Systems Operator positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Systems Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Systems Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$54,055	$26.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$54,055	$26.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$51,803	$25.0	15%
Biotechnology	$51,803	$25.0	15%
Internet	$51,803	$25.0	15%

Assistant Systems Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Systems 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.

$41,287

Average $45,046/year

$49,702

$3,441

Average $3,754/month

$4,142

$794

Average $866/week

$956

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,702	$4,142	$956	$24
Average	$45,046	$3,754	$866	$22
25th Percentile	$41,287	$3,441	$794	$20

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