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 $45,604 for beginners, reaching about $60,128 at mid-level, and approach $140,589 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 $51,246, California $51,051, Massachusetts $50,371. 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: $94,892; Information Systems Assistant: $93,370; Assistant Systems Analyst: $79,095; Systems Support Assistant, Sr.: $76,842; Assistant Systems Administrative: $74,255.

Assistant Systems Operator Salary in Virginia

How much does an Assistant Systems Operator make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Systems Operator in Virginia is $46,608 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): $55,810
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,717 to $51,425
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,174

10% $39,174

50% (Median) $46,608

90% $55,810

Assistant Systems Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,425	$4,285	$989	$25
Average	$46,608	$3,884	$896	$22
25th Percentile	$42,717	$3,560	$821	$21

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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): $45,604
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,526
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,128
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,023
Expert (over 8 years): $140,589

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Systems Operator	less than 1 year	$45,604
Chemical Plant Operator II	1-2 years	$54,526
Chemical Plant Operator III	2-4 years	$60,128
Chemical Plant Operations Supervisor	5-8 years	$102,023
Chemical Plant Operations Manager	over 8 years	$140,589

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: $51,246.
California: $51,051.
Massachusetts: $50,371.

District of Columbia $51,246 California $51,051 Massachusetts $50,371 Washington $50,186 New Jersey $50,167 Alaska $50,102 Connecticut $49,464 New York $49,204

Hawaii $48,376 Rhode Island $47,987 Maryland $47,723 Minnesota $47,362 Colorado $47,223 Illinois $47,177 Oregon $47,001 Delaware $46,872

New Hampshire $46,790 Virginia $46,608 Pennsylvania $46,076 Nevada $45,807 North Dakota $45,719 Michigan $45,580 Wisconsin $45,529 Vermont $45,428

Texas $45,145 Maine $45,127 Arizona $45,099 Ohio $45,067 Georgia $44,641 Indiana $44,428 Wyoming $44,386 Utah $44,321

Iowa $44,294 Kansas $44,072 Louisiana $44,007 North Carolina $43,984 Missouri $43,974 Florida $43,794 Montana $43,697 Nebraska $43,604

Kentucky $43,553 South Carolina $43,368 Tennessee $43,252 Idaho $43,206 New Mexico $42,868 Oklahoma $42,794 Alabama $42,521 South Dakota $42,063

Arkansas $41,813 West Virginia $41,679 Mississippi $41,276

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: $42,864
Lambsburg: $42,955
Laurel Fork: $43,003

Ivanhoe, VA $42,864

Lambsburg, VA $42,955

Laurel Fork, VA $43,003

Marion, VA $42,640

Max Meadows, VA $42,932

Meadowview, VA $42,256

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $42,598

Rocky Gap, VA $42,622

Ruther Glen, VA $44,960

Sealston, VA $46,123

Sharps, VA $44,763

Spotsylvania, VA $45,380

Sparta, VA $45,143

Stafford, VA $47,455

Stratford, VA $45,638

Tappahannock, VA $45,039

Thornburg, VA $45,529

Unionville, VA $44,791

Village, VA $44,983

Warsaw, VA $45,143

Weems, VA $44,257

Sandy Point, VA $45,201

White Stone, VA $44,134

Wicomico Church, VA $44,455

Woodford, VA $45,344

Zacata, VA $45,497

Winchester, VA $45,283

Bentonville, VA $44,895

Berryville, VA $45,936

Boyce, VA $46,020

Brucetown, VA $45,313

Chester Gap, VA $45,752

Clear Brook, VA $45,086

Cross Junction, VA $43,623

Fishers Hill, VA $44,250

Flint Hill, VA $45,504

Front Royal, VA $45,530

Gore, VA $43,867

Hume, VA $46,119

Huntly, VA $45,580

Strasburg, VA $44,078

Linden, VA $46,231

Markham, VA $46,221

Maurertown, VA $43,478

Middletown, VA $44,938

Millwood, VA $45,938

Rileyville, VA $44,392

Earlysville, VA $43,742

Esmont, VA $43,337

Faber, VA $43,145

Fishersville, VA $43,547

Free Union, VA $43,669

Gordonsville, VA $44,127

Greenwood, VA $43,494

Ivy, VA $43,760

Keene, VA $43,512

Keswick, VA $43,847

Locust Dale, VA $44,325

Lovingston, VA $42,682

Lyndhurst, VA $43,004

Montpelier Station, VA $44,138

Nellysford, VA $43,054

North Garden, VA $43,469

Orange, VA $44,570

Palmyra, VA $43,866

Piney River, VA $42,484

Quinque, VA $43,853

Roseland, VA $42,647

Ruckersville, VA $43,835

Schuyler, VA $43,185

Shipman, VA $42,676

Somerset, VA $44,140

Stanardsville, VA $43,707

Troy, VA $43,914

Tyro, VA $42,763

Waynesboro, VA $43,613

White Hall, VA $43,691

Woodberry Forest, VA $44,310

Achilles, VA $43,637

Amelia Court House, VA $44,447

Ark, VA $43,915

Arvonia, VA $43,525

Ashland, VA $44,880

Aylett, VA $44,901

Barhamsville, VA $44,254

Beaumont, VA $44,437

Beaverdam, VA $44,875

Bena, VA $43,624

Bohannon, VA $43,803

Bremo Bluff, VA $43,808

Bruington, VA $44,811

Bumpass, VA $44,808

Cardinal, VA $43,823

Cartersville, VA $44,170

Charles City, VA $44,531

Christchurch, VA $44,168

Church View, VA $44,270

Cobbs Creek, VA $43,944

Columbia, VA $44,055

Crozier, VA $44,733

Cumberland, VA $43,810

Deltaville, VA $43,980

Diggs, VA $43,820

Redwood, VA $42,646

Rich Creek, VA $42,791

Ridgeway, VA $43,089

Riner, VA $42,787

Ripplemead, VA $42,676

Rocky Mount, VA $42,684

Salem, VA $42,476

Sandy Level, VA $42,776

Shawsville, VA $42,607

Spencer, VA $43,079

Staffordsville, VA $42,864

Stanleytown, VA $43,160

Stuart, VA $43,068

Thaxton, VA $42,556

Troutville, VA $42,540

Union Hall, VA $42,692

Vesta, VA $43,013

Villamont, VA $42,535

Vinton, VA $42,455

Wirtz, VA $42,560

Woolwine, VA $42,983

Bristol, VA $41,408

Abingdon, VA $42,022

Andover, VA $41,897

Appalachia, VA $41,897

Bee, VA $42,415

Ben Hur, VA $42,071

Big Stone Gap, VA $41,524

Birchleaf, VA $42,457

Blackwater, VA $41,575

Castlewood, VA $41,697

Cleveland, VA $42,203

Clinchco, VA $42,419

Clintwood, VA $42,371

Coeburn, VA $41,967

Damascus, VA $42,352

Dante, VA $42,205

Davenport, VA $42,497

Dryden, VA $41,660

Duffield, VA $41,307

Dungannon, VA $41,457

East Stone Gap, VA $41,611

Ewing, VA $42,602

Fort Blackmore, VA $41,192

Gate City, VA $40,911

Haysi, VA $42,662

Hiltons, VA $41,008

Honaker, VA $42,439

Jonesville, VA $42,173

Keokee, VA $41,783

Lebanon, VA $42,039

Mc Clure, VA $42,214

Mendota, VA $41,421

Nickelsville, VA $41,247

Nora, VA $42,103

Norton, VA $41,942

Pennington Gap, VA $41,773

Pound, VA $42,116

Rosedale, VA $42,392

Rose Hill, VA $42,528

Saint Charles, VA $42,018

Saint Paul, VA $41,963

Weber City, VA $40,786

Whitetop, VA $42,517

Wise, VA $42,054

Pulaski, VA $42,974

Atkins, VA $42,611

Austinville, VA $42,955

Barren Springs, VA $42,992

Bastian, VA $42,617

Bland, VA $42,717

Broadford, VA $42,572

Cana, VA $43,021

Ceres, VA $42,576

Chilhowie, VA $42,562

Cripple Creek, VA $42,754

Crockett, VA $42,744

Draper, VA $42,938

Dugspur, VA $42,970

Elk Creek, VA $42,724

Emory, VA $42,441

Fancy Gap, VA $42,984

Fries, VA $42,868

Galax, VA $42,938

Glade Spring, VA $42,357

Rural Retreat, VA $42,690

Saltville, VA $42,580

Speedwell, VA $42,718

Sugar Grove, VA $42,621

Tannersville, VA $42,547

Troutdale, VA $42,591

Willis, VA $42,947

Woodlawn, VA $42,964

Wytheville, VA $42,843

Staunton, VA $43,560

Augusta Springs, VA $43,376

Bacova, VA $43,172

Blue Grass, VA $43,189

Brownsburg, VA $42,932

Buena Vista, VA $42,580

Churchville, VA $43,681

Clifton Forge, VA $43,026

Covington, VA $42,793

Craigsville, VA $43,381

Crimora, VA $43,726

Deerfield, VA $43,415

Doe Hill, VA $43,378

Fairfield, VA $42,868

Fort Defiance, VA $43,758

Glen Wilton, VA $42,863

Goshen, VA $43,194

Greenville, VA $43,167

Grottoes, VA $43,767

Head Waters, VA $43,449

Hot Springs, VA $43,052

Iron Gate, VA $43,100

Lexington, VA $42,944

Low Moor, VA $43,000

Mc Dowell, VA $43,395

Middlebrook, VA $43,178

Millboro, VA $43,212

Mint Spring, VA $43,395

Montebello, VA $42,784

Monterey, VA $43,270

Mount Sidney, VA $43,778

Mustoe, VA $43,342

New Hope, VA $43,752

Port Republic, VA $43,743

Raphine, VA $42,983

Rockbridge Baths, VA $43,026

Selma, VA $43,042

Steeles Tavern, VA $43,072

Stuarts Draft, VA $43,233

Swoope, VA $43,483

Verona, VA $43,778

Vesuvius, VA $42,688

Warm Springs, VA $43,186

West Augusta, VA $43,509

Weyers Cave, VA $43,788

Williamsville, VA $43,419

Lynchburg, VA $41,942

Altavista, VA $42,341

Alton, VA $43,266

Amherst, VA $42,228

Appomattox, VA $42,303

Bedford, VA $42,562

Big Island, VA $42,328

Blairs, VA $43,256

Brookneal, VA $42,508

Buffalo Junction, VA $43,403

Callands, VA $43,046

Chatham, VA $43,082

Clifford, VA $42,292

Clover, VA $43,160

Cluster Springs, VA $43,400

Coleman Falls, VA $42,116

Concord, VA $42,000

Crystal Hill, VA $43,094

Danville, VA $43,290

Hillsville, VA $43,021

Carson, VA $44,678

Hiwassee, VA $42,880

Independence, VA $42,731

Annandale, VA $50,843

Burke, VA $50,367

Dumfries, VA $48,892

Dunn Loring, VA $50,908

Fairfax, VA $50,148

Fairfax Station, VA $50,012

Falls Church, VA $50,953

Fort Belvoir, VA $50,337

Great Falls, VA $50,150

Greenway, VA $50,952

Lorton, VA $50,052

Merrifield, VA $50,791

Mc Lean, VA $50,947

West Mclean, VA $50,952

Mount Vernon, VA $50,525

Newington, VA $50,409

Dry Fork, VA $43,172

Brooke, VA $47,111

Evington, VA $42,175

Forest, VA $42,093

Gladstone, VA $42,340

Gladys, VA $42,341

Glasgow, VA $42,612

Goode, VA $42,232

Gretna, VA $42,775

Halifax, VA $43,253

Howardsville, VA $43,184

Hurt, VA $42,535

Java, VA $43,032

Ararat, VA $43,010

Axton, VA $43,143

Bassett, VA $43,112

Belspring, VA $42,888

Bent Mountain, VA $42,524

Blacksburg, VA $42,686

Blue Ridge, VA $42,510

Boones Mill, VA $42,494

Buchanan, VA $42,653

Callaway, VA $42,605

Christiansburg, VA $42,690

Cascade, VA $43,106

Catawba, VA $42,581

Check, VA $42,671

Claudville, VA $42,985

Cloverdale, VA $42,431

Collinsville, VA $43,255

Copper Hill, VA $42,615

Critz, VA $43,054

Daleville, VA $42,474

Dublin, VA $42,911

Eagle Rock, VA $42,777

Eggleston, VA $42,825

Elliston, VA $42,571

Ferrum, VA $42,844

Fieldale, VA $43,194

Fincastle, VA $42,607

Floyd, VA $42,847

Glade Hill, VA $42,656

Glen Lyn, VA $42,688

Goodview, VA $42,505

Hardy, VA $42,488

Henry, VA $42,908

Huddleston, VA $42,646

Keeling, VA $43,213

Chester, VA $44,888

Chesterfield, VA $44,862

Church Road, VA $44,714

Colonial Heights, VA $44,907

Courtland, VA $43,828

Dendron, VA $43,959

Dewitt, VA $44,570

Dinwiddie, VA $44,692

Disputanta, VA $44,729

Dolphin, VA $44,081

Drewryville, VA $43,732

Ebony, VA $43,430

Elberon, VA $43,778

Emporia, VA $43,830

Ford, VA $44,610

Franklin, VA $43,693

Freeman, VA $44,071

Gasburg, VA $43,524

Hopewell, VA $44,814

Ivor, VA $43,763

Jarratt, VA $44,209

Lawrenceville, VA $43,917

Mc Kenney, VA $44,454

Meredithville, VA $43,854

Newsoms, VA $43,549

Prince George, VA $44,857

Rawlings, VA $44,283

Sedley, VA $43,886

Skippers, VA $43,655

Spring Grove, VA $44,197

Stony Creek, VA $44,452

Surry, VA $43,671

Sussex, VA $44,352

Sutherland, VA $44,819

Valentines, VA $43,564

Wakefield, VA $43,942

Warfield, VA $44,319

Waverly, VA $44,288

White Plains, VA $43,540

Wilsons, VA $44,477

Yale, VA $44,172

Zuni, VA $43,746

Claremont, VA $44,256

Farmville, VA $43,426

Baskerville, VA $43,355

Indian Valley, VA $42,909

Mc Coy, VA $42,816

Martinsville, VA $43,184

Meadows Of Dan, VA $43,024

Moneta, VA $42,576

Montvale, VA $42,575

Narrows, VA $42,817

Newbern, VA $42,854

New Castle, VA $42,609

Newport, VA $42,706

New River, VA $42,972

Oriskany, VA $42,692

Paint Bank, VA $42,625

Parrott, VA $42,837

Patrick Springs, VA $43,103

Pearisburg, VA $42,859

Pembroke, VA $42,858

Penhook, VA $42,798

Pilot, VA $42,705

Pittsville, VA $42,777

Radford, VA $42,924

Long Island, VA $42,502

Lowry, VA $42,312

Lynch Station, VA $42,506

Madison Heights, VA $41,943

Monroe, VA $42,153

Naruna, VA $42,373

Nathalie, VA $42,886

Natural Bridge, VA $42,746

Natural Bridge Station, VA $42,562

Nelson, VA $43,467

Norwood, VA $42,503

Ringgold, VA $43,228

Rustburg, VA $42,040

Scottsburg, VA $43,312

Scottsville, VA $43,546

South Boston, VA $43,350

Spout Spring, VA $42,117

Sutherlin, VA $43,232

Sweet Briar, VA $42,067

Vernon Hill, VA $43,181

Virgilina, VA $43,363

Wingina, VA $42,754

Amonate, VA $42,659

Bandy, VA $42,566

Big Rock, VA $42,797

Bishop, VA $42,570

Bluefield, VA $42,702

Boissevain, VA $42,597

Breaks, VA $42,727

Burkes Garden, VA $42,614

Cedar Bluff, VA $42,676

Doran, VA $42,851

Falls Mills, VA $42,597

Grundy, VA $42,869

Horsepen, VA $42,587

Hurley, VA $42,649

Jewell Ridge, VA $42,676

Keen Mountain, VA $42,843

Mavisdale, VA $42,680

Maxie, VA $42,806

North Tazewell, VA $42,670

Oakwood, VA $42,867

Pilgrims Knob, VA $42,750

Pocahontas, VA $42,611

Pounding Mill, VA $42,736

Raven, VA $42,831

Red Ash, VA $42,871

Richlands, VA $42,846

Rowe, VA $42,696

Shortt Gap, VA $42,791

Swords Creek, VA $42,683

Tazewell, VA $42,602

Vansant, VA $42,684

Whitewood, VA $42,689

Wolford, VA $42,697

Boydton, VA $43,448

Bracey, VA $43,559

Brodnax, VA $43,727

Buckingham, VA $42,962

Burkeville, VA $43,626

Charlotte Court House, VA $43,001

Chase City, VA $43,224

Clarksville, VA $43,525

Crewe, VA $43,904

Cullen, VA $42,873

Dillwyn, VA $43,390

Drakes Branch, VA $43,219

Dundas, VA $43,862

Evergreen, VA $42,345

Fort Mitchell, VA $43,219

Green Bay, VA $43,386

Hampden Sydney, VA $43,492

Kenbridge, VA $43,628

Keysville, VA $43,215

La Crosse, VA $43,493

Lunenburg, VA $43,297

Meherrin, VA $43,302

Nottoway, VA $43,837

Pamplin, VA $42,730

Phenix, VA $42,537

Prospect, VA $42,998

Randolph, VA $43,071

Red House, VA $42,412

Red Oak, VA $43,280

Rice, VA $43,682

Saxe, VA $43,186

Skipwith, VA $43,310

South Hill, VA $43,476

Victoria, VA $43,450

Wylliesburg, VA $43,241

Roanoke, VA $42,401

Wachapreague, VA $44,026

Wardtown, VA $43,941

Wattsville, VA $44,067

Willis Wharf, VA $44,013

Windsor, VA $43,638

Withams, VA $44,033

Norfolk, VA $43,414

Newport News, VA $43,511

Fort Eustis, VA $43,529

Hampton, VA $43,538

Fort Monroe, VA $43,514

Poquoson, VA $43,524

Yorktown, VA $43,575

Lackey, VA $43,593

Seaford, VA $43,540

Portsmouth, VA $43,426

Fort Lee, VA $44,905

Petersburg, VA $44,905

Virginia State University, VA $44,905

Alberta, VA $44,017

Ammon, VA $44,607

Blackstone, VA $44,230

Boykins, VA $43,600

Branchville, VA $43,497

Capron, VA $43,815

Round Hill, VA $47,077

Catharpin, VA $48,841

Delaplane, VA $46,585

Ashburn, VA $49,043

Chantilly, VA $49,559

Gainesville, VA $48,444

Hamilton, VA $47,712

Lincoln, VA $47,665

Sterling, VA $49,640

Haymarket, VA $48,397

Herndon, VA $49,823

Leesburg, VA $48,273

Lovettsville, VA $47,203

Nokesville, VA $48,503

Upperville, VA $46,739

Warrenton, VA $46,909

Reston, VA $50,109

Waterford, VA $47,633

The Plains, VA $47,767

Doswell, VA $44,895

Dutton, VA $43,935

Fork Union, VA $43,942

Foster, VA $43,793

Glen Allen, VA $44,996

Gloucester, VA $43,888

Gloucester Point, VA $43,623

Goochland, VA $44,505

Grimstead, VA $43,904

Gum Spring, VA $44,505

Gwynn, VA $43,903

Hadensville, VA $44,436

Hallieford, VA $43,890

Hanover, VA $44,904

Hardyville, VA $44,021

Hartfield, VA $44,036

Hayes, VA $43,650

Henrico, VA $45,030

Hudgins, VA $43,869

Jamaica, VA $44,417

Jamestown, VA $43,750

Jetersville, VA $43,937

Kents Store, VA $44,041

King And Queen Court House, VA $44,484

King William, VA $44,715

Lanexa, VA $44,415

Lightfoot, VA $43,965

Little Plymouth, VA $44,428

Locust Hill, VA $44,168

Louisa, VA $44,498

Macon, VA $44,549

Maidens, VA $44,675

Manakin Sabot, VA $44,821

Mannboro, VA $44,530

Manquin, VA $44,845

Maryus, VA $43,629

Mascot, VA $44,298

Mathews, VA $43,819

Burgess, VA $44,579

Accomac, VA $43,991

Assawoman, VA $44,009

Atlantic, VA $44,068

Battery Park, VA $43,518

Belle Haven, VA $43,966

Birdsnest, VA $43,883

Bloxom, VA $44,059

Cape Charles, VA $43,823

Capeville, VA $43,832

Carrollton, VA $43,512

Carrsville, VA $43,711

Cheriton, VA $43,827

Chesapeake, VA $43,529

Chincoteague Island, VA $44,097

Wallops Island, VA $44,064

Craddockville, VA $43,973

Davis Wharf, VA $43,964

Eastville, VA $43,844

Exmore, VA $43,947

Franktown, VA $43,898

Greenbackville, VA $44,196

Greenbush, VA $44,070

Hacksneck, VA $43,948

Hallwood, VA $44,047

Harborton, VA $44,056

Horntown, VA $44,122

Oak Hall, VA $44,031

Isle Of Wight, VA $43,610

Jamesville, VA $43,923

Jenkins Bridge, VA $44,054

Keller, VA $44,001

Locustville, VA $43,999

Machipongo, VA $43,876

Mappsville, VA $44,037

Marionville, VA $43,876

Mears, VA $44,015

Melfa, VA $44,007

Modest Town, VA $44,121

Nassawadox, VA $43,922

Nelsonia, VA $44,124

New Church, VA $44,108

Onancock, VA $44,044

Onley, VA $43,995

Oyster, VA $43,837

Painter, VA $43,974

Parksley, VA $44,068

Pungoteague, VA $43,993

Quinby, VA $43,877

Rescue, VA $43,515

Sanford, VA $44,115

Saxis, VA $44,122

Seaview, VA $43,828

Smithfield, VA $43,562

Suffolk, VA $43,543

Tangier, VA $44,231

Tasley, VA $44,090

Temperanceville, VA $44,047

Townsend, VA $43,837

Virginia Beach, VA $44,109

Dulles, VA $50,123

Aldie, VA $48,541

Amissville, VA $46,179

Arcola, VA $49,028

Manassas, VA $49,108

Marshall, VA $46,857

Middleburg, VA $47,718

Catlett, VA $47,942

Centreville, VA $49,306

Clifton, VA $49,722

Orlean, VA $46,435

Paeonian Springs, VA $47,940

Paris, VA $46,435

Philomont, VA $47,577

Purcellville, VA $47,224

Bluemont, VA $46,593

Bristow, VA $48,727

Broad Run, VA $47,860

Calverton, VA $47,752

Casanova, VA $47,832

Rectortown, VA $46,799

Mechanicsville, VA $44,939

Midlothian, VA $44,871

Millers Tavern, VA $44,934

Mineral, VA $44,772

Moon, VA $43,838

Moseley, VA $44,721

New Canton, VA $43,753

New Kent, VA $44,693

New Point, VA $43,728

Newtown, VA $45,072

Norge, VA $44,030

North, VA $43,877

Oilville, VA $44,732

Onemo, VA $43,783

Ordinary, VA $43,688

Port Haywood, VA $43,722

Powhatan, VA $44,584

Providence Forge, VA $44,616

Quinton, VA $44,845

Rockville, VA $44,782

Ruthville, VA $44,524

Saint Stephens Church, VA $44,928

Saluda, VA $44,185

Sandston, VA $44,949

Sandy Hook, VA $44,496

Schley, VA $43,792

Severn, VA $43,652

Shacklefords, VA $44,209

State Farm, VA $44,696

Stevensville, VA $44,590

Studley, VA $44,936

Susan, VA $43,739

Toano, VA $44,168

Topping, VA $44,128

Trevilians, VA $44,470

Richmond, VA $45,042

Urbanna, VA $44,339

Wake, VA $44,062

Walkerton, VA $44,653

Ware Neck, VA $43,809

Water View, VA $44,329

West Point, VA $44,482

White Marsh, VA $43,736

Wicomico, VA $43,659

Williamsburg, VA $43,735

Woods Cross Roads, VA $43,893

Montpelier, VA $44,715

Oakton, VA $50,264

Occoquan, VA $49,894

Quantico, VA $48,235

Springfield, VA $50,711

Triangle, VA $48,584

Vienna, VA $50,710

Woodbridge, VA $49,533

Arlington, VA $50,966

Fort Myer, VA $50,967

Mattaponi, VA $44,316

Dhs, VA $50,966

Fort Valley, VA $44,062

Star Tannery, VA $43,631

Stephens City, VA $45,300

Stephenson, VA $45,330

Toms Brook, VA $44,038

White Post, VA $45,690

Woodstock, VA $43,674

Culpeper, VA $45,116

Aroda, VA $44,011

Banco, VA $44,160

Bealeton, VA $46,709

Boston, VA $44,997

Brandy Station, VA $45,907

Brightwood, VA $44,385

Castleton, VA $45,492

Elkwood, VA $45,847

Etlan, VA $44,283

Goldvein, VA $46,915

Graves Mill, VA $43,951

Haywood, VA $44,373

Hood, VA $43,674

Jeffersonton, VA $46,419

Leon, VA $44,572

Lignum, VA $45,582

Madison, VA $43,947

Midland, VA $47,174

Mitchells, VA $44,757

Oakpark, VA $44,226

Pratts, VA $43,942

Radiant, VA $44,105

Rapidan, VA $44,503

Remington, VA $46,338

Reva, VA $44,621

Richardsville, VA $45,963

Rixeyville, VA $45,844

Rochelle, VA $43,929

Somerville, VA $47,264

Sperryville, VA $44,578

Stevensburg, VA $45,673

Sumerduck, VA $46,350

Syria, VA $43,781

Viewtown, VA $45,874

Washington, VA $45,360

Wolftown, VA $43,678

Woodville, VA $45,018

Harrisonburg, VA $43,856

Basye, VA $43,505

Bergton, VA $43,371

Bridgewater, VA $43,774

Broadway, VA $43,639

Criders, VA $43,449

Dayton, VA $43,624

Edinburg, VA $43,580

Elkton, VA $43,711

Alexandria, VA $50,960

Fredericksburg, VA $46,174

Bowling Green, VA $45,278

Burr Hill, VA $45,284

Callao, VA $45,023

Caret, VA $45,560

Center Cross, VA $44,785

Champlain, VA $45,456

Coles Point, VA $45,626

Colonial Beach, VA $45,883

Corbin, VA $45,599

Dahlgren, VA $47,387

Dogue, VA $45,852

Dunnsville, VA $44,946

Edwardsville, VA $44,637

Farnham, VA $44,769

Garrisonville, VA $47,776

Hague, VA $45,296

Hartwood, VA $46,308

Haynesville, VA $45,259

Heathsville, VA $44,595

Hustle, VA $45,483

Irvington, VA $44,238

Jersey, VA $45,915

Kilmarnock, VA $44,275

King George, VA $46,631

Kinsale, VA $45,209

Ladysmith, VA $45,017

Lancaster, VA $44,383

Laneview, VA $44,491

Lively, VA $44,425

Locust Grove, VA $45,297

Loretto, VA $45,492

Lottsburg, VA $44,939

Merry Point, VA $44,314

Milford, VA $45,112

Mollusk, VA $44,330

Montross, VA $45,592

Morattico, VA $44,560

Mount Holly, VA $45,441

Ninde, VA $46,735

Nuttsville, VA $44,516

Oldhams, VA $45,172

Ophelia, VA $44,602

Partlow, VA $45,407

Port Royal, VA $45,480

Rappahannock Academy, VA $45,489

Reedville, VA $44,569

Rhoadesville, VA $44,869

Rollins Fork, VA $45,881

Fulks Run, VA $43,530

Hinton, VA $43,490

Keezletown, VA $43,702

Lacey Spring, VA $43,723

Linville, VA $43,701

Luray, VA $43,841

Mc Gaheysville, VA $43,752

Mount Crawford, VA $43,754

Mount Jackson, VA $43,611

Mount Solon, VA $43,617

New Market, VA $43,711

Orkney Springs, VA $43,517

Penn Laird, VA $43,772

Quicksburg, VA $43,654

Pleasant Valley, VA $43,748

Shenandoah, VA $43,726

Singers Glen, VA $43,698

Stanley, VA $43,730

Timberville, VA $43,719

Charlottesville, VA $43,797

Afton, VA $43,312

Arrington, VA $42,451

Barboursville, VA $43,967

Batesville, VA $43,693

Covesville, VA $43,316

Crozet, VA $43,714

Dyke, VA $43,692

Ruby, VA $47,548

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	$55,929	$27.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$55,929	$27.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$53,599	$26.0	15%
Biotechnology	$53,599	$26.0	15%
Internet	$53,599	$26.0	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.

$42,717

Average $46,608/year

$51,425

$3,560

Average $3,884/month

$4,285

$821

Average $896/week

$989

$21

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,425	$4,285	$989	$25
Average	$46,608	$3,884	$896	$22
25th Percentile	$42,717	$3,560	$821	$21

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