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

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Utility Operator roles, with salaries approximately 22% above the market median.

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

An Assistant Utility Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,904 for beginners, reaching about $62,691 at mid-level, and approach $66,533 for experts.

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

Assistant Utility Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Utility Operator roles are District of Columbia $49,393, California $49,205, Massachusetts $48,549. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Assistant Utility Operator level roles vary by specialization: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor: $105,537; Utility Plant Operator IV: $105,500; Utility Plant Operator V: $91,468; Utility Plant Operator III: $91,140; Utility Plant Operator: $82,857.

Assistant Utility Operator Salary in Virginia

How much does an Assistant Utility Operator make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Utility Operator in Virginia is $44,923 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,265
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,771 to $49,813
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,901

10% $38,901

50% (Median) $44,923

90% $54,265

Assistant Utility Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,813	$4,151	$958	$24
Average	$44,923	$3,744	$864	$22
25th Percentile	$41,771	$3,481	$803	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Utility Operator Salaries

An Assistant Utility 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 Utility Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Utility 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): $43,904
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,142
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,691
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,213
Expert (over 8 years): $66,533

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Utility Operator	less than 1 year	$43,904
Production Technician II	1-2 years	$56,142
Production Technician III	2-4 years	$62,691
Production Technician IV	5-8 years	$69,213
Production Team Leader	over 8 years	$66,533

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

District of Columbia: $49,393.
California: $49,205.
Massachusetts: $48,549.

District of Columbia $49,393 California $49,205 Massachusetts $48,549 Washington $48,371 New Jersey $48,353 Alaska $48,291 Connecticut $47,675 New York $47,425

Hawaii $46,627 Rhode Island $46,252 Maryland $45,998 Minnesota $45,650 Colorado $45,516 Illinois $45,471 Oregon $45,302 Delaware $45,177

New Hampshire $45,098 Virginia $44,923 Pennsylvania $44,410 Nevada $44,151 North Dakota $44,066 Michigan $43,932 Wisconsin $43,883 Vermont $43,785

Texas $43,513 Maine $43,495 Arizona $43,468 Ohio $43,437 Georgia $43,027 Indiana $42,822 Wyoming $42,781 Utah $42,719

Iowa $42,692 Kansas $42,478 Louisiana $42,416 North Carolina $42,393 Missouri $42,384 Florida $42,210 Montana $42,117 Nebraska $42,027

Kentucky $41,978 South Carolina $41,800 Tennessee $41,688 Idaho $41,644 New Mexico $41,318 Oklahoma $41,247 Alabama $40,984 South Dakota $40,542

Arkansas $40,301 West Virginia $40,172 Mississippi $39,784

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Utility 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: $41,314
Lambsburg: $41,402
Laurel Fork: $41,448

Ivanhoe, VA $41,314

Lambsburg, VA $41,402

Laurel Fork, VA $41,448

Marion, VA $41,098

Max Meadows, VA $41,379

Meadowview, VA $40,728

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $41,058

Rocky Gap, VA $41,081

Ruther Glen, VA $43,335

Sealston, VA $44,456

Sharps, VA $43,144

Spotsylvania, VA $43,740

Sparta, VA $43,510

Stafford, VA $45,739

Stratford, VA $43,988

Tappahannock, VA $43,411

Thornburg, VA $43,883

Unionville, VA $43,171

Village, VA $43,356

Warsaw, VA $43,510

Weems, VA $42,656

Sandy Point, VA $43,567

White Stone, VA $42,538

Wicomico Church, VA $42,848

Woodford, VA $43,704

Zacata, VA $43,852

Winchester, VA $43,646

Bentonville, VA $43,272

Berryville, VA $44,275

Boyce, VA $44,356

Brucetown, VA $43,675

Chester Gap, VA $44,098

Clear Brook, VA $43,455

Cross Junction, VA $42,046

Fishers Hill, VA $42,650

Flint Hill, VA $43,859

Front Royal, VA $43,884

Gore, VA $42,281

Hume, VA $44,452

Huntly, VA $43,932

Strasburg, VA $42,484

Linden, VA $44,560

Markham, VA $44,550

Maurertown, VA $41,906

Middletown, VA $43,314

Millwood, VA $44,277

Rileyville, VA $42,787

Earlysville, VA $42,160

Esmont, VA $41,770

Faber, VA $41,585

Fishersville, VA $41,972

Free Union, VA $42,090

Gordonsville, VA $42,532

Greenwood, VA $41,921

Ivy, VA $42,178

Keene, VA $41,939

Keswick, VA $42,261

Locust Dale, VA $42,722

Lovingston, VA $41,139

Lyndhurst, VA $41,449

Montpelier Station, VA $42,542

Nellysford, VA $41,497

North Garden, VA $41,898

Orange, VA $42,958

Palmyra, VA $42,280

Piney River, VA $40,947

Quinque, VA $42,267

Roseland, VA $41,105

Ruckersville, VA $42,250

Schuyler, VA $41,623

Shipman, VA $41,133

Somerset, VA $42,544

Stanardsville, VA $42,127

Troy, VA $42,326

Tyro, VA $41,217

Waynesboro, VA $42,036

White Hall, VA $42,111

Woodberry Forest, VA $42,708

Achilles, VA $42,059

Amelia Court House, VA $42,840

Ark, VA $42,327

Arvonia, VA $41,951

Ashland, VA $43,257

Aylett, VA $43,277

Barhamsville, VA $42,654

Beaumont, VA $42,830

Beaverdam, VA $43,253

Bena, VA $42,047

Bohannon, VA $42,219

Bremo Bluff, VA $42,224

Bruington, VA $43,191

Bumpass, VA $43,188

Cardinal, VA $42,238

Cartersville, VA $42,573

Charles City, VA $42,921

Christchurch, VA $42,571

Church View, VA $42,669

Cobbs Creek, VA $42,355

Columbia, VA $42,462

Crozier, VA $43,116

Cumberland, VA $42,226

Deltaville, VA $42,390

Diggs, VA $42,236

Redwood, VA $41,104

Rich Creek, VA $41,244

Ridgeway, VA $41,531

Riner, VA $41,240

Ripplemead, VA $41,133

Rocky Mount, VA $41,141

Salem, VA $40,940

Sandy Level, VA $41,229

Shawsville, VA $41,067

Spencer, VA $41,522

Staffordsville, VA $41,315

Stanleytown, VA $41,600

Stuart, VA $41,510

Thaxton, VA $41,017

Troutville, VA $41,002

Union Hall, VA $41,148

Vesta, VA $41,458

Villamont, VA $40,997

Vinton, VA $40,920

Wirtz, VA $41,021

Woolwine, VA $41,429

Bristol, VA $39,911

Abingdon, VA $40,503

Andover, VA $40,382

Appalachia, VA $40,382

Bee, VA $40,881

Ben Hur, VA $40,550

Big Stone Gap, VA $40,022

Birchleaf, VA $40,922

Blackwater, VA $40,072

Castlewood, VA $40,189

Cleveland, VA $40,677

Clinchco, VA $40,885

Clintwood, VA $40,839

Coeburn, VA $40,450

Damascus, VA $40,820

Dante, VA $40,679

Davenport, VA $40,961

Dryden, VA $40,153

Duffield, VA $39,813

Dungannon, VA $39,958

East Stone Gap, VA $40,107

Ewing, VA $41,062

Fort Blackmore, VA $39,703

Gate City, VA $39,432

Haysi, VA $41,120

Hiltons, VA $39,525

Honaker, VA $40,904

Jonesville, VA $40,649

Keokee, VA $40,272

Lebanon, VA $40,519

Mc Clure, VA $40,687

Mendota, VA $39,923

Nickelsville, VA $39,756

Nora, VA $40,580

Norton, VA $40,425

Pennington Gap, VA $40,262

Pound, VA $40,593

Rosedale, VA $40,859

Rose Hill, VA $40,990

Saint Charles, VA $40,499

Saint Paul, VA $40,446

Weber City, VA $39,311

Whitetop, VA $40,980

Wise, VA $40,534

Pulaski, VA $41,420

Atkins, VA $41,070

Austinville, VA $41,402

Barren Springs, VA $41,437

Bastian, VA $41,076

Bland, VA $41,172

Broadford, VA $41,033

Cana, VA $41,465

Ceres, VA $41,037

Chilhowie, VA $41,023

Cripple Creek, VA $41,208

Crockett, VA $41,199

Draper, VA $41,386

Dugspur, VA $41,416

Elk Creek, VA $41,179

Emory, VA $40,907

Fancy Gap, VA $41,430

Fries, VA $41,318

Galax, VA $41,385

Glade Spring, VA $40,826

Rural Retreat, VA $41,146

Saltville, VA $41,041

Speedwell, VA $41,173

Sugar Grove, VA $41,080

Tannersville, VA $41,009

Troutdale, VA $41,051

Willis, VA $41,394

Woodlawn, VA $41,410

Wytheville, VA $41,294

Staunton, VA $41,985

Augusta Springs, VA $41,808

Bacova, VA $41,611

Blue Grass, VA $41,628

Brownsburg, VA $41,379

Buena Vista, VA $41,040

Churchville, VA $42,102

Clifton Forge, VA $41,471

Covington, VA $41,246

Craigsville, VA $41,812

Crimora, VA $42,145

Deerfield, VA $41,845

Doe Hill, VA $41,809

Fairfield, VA $41,318

Fort Defiance, VA $42,176

Glen Wilton, VA $41,313

Goshen, VA $41,632

Greenville, VA $41,606

Grottoes, VA $42,184

Head Waters, VA $41,878

Hot Springs, VA $41,495

Iron Gate, VA $41,542

Lexington, VA $41,391

Low Moor, VA $41,445

Mc Dowell, VA $41,826

Middlebrook, VA $41,617

Millboro, VA $41,649

Mint Spring, VA $41,826

Montebello, VA $41,237

Monterey, VA $41,705

Mount Sidney, VA $42,195

Mustoe, VA $41,775

New Hope, VA $42,170

Port Republic, VA $42,161

Raphine, VA $41,429

Rockbridge Baths, VA $41,470

Selma, VA $41,485

Steeles Tavern, VA $41,514

Stuarts Draft, VA $41,670

Swoope, VA $41,911

Verona, VA $42,195

Vesuvius, VA $41,145

Warm Springs, VA $41,624

West Augusta, VA $41,936

Weyers Cave, VA $42,205

Williamsville, VA $41,849

Lynchburg, VA $40,426

Altavista, VA $40,810

Alton, VA $41,701

Amherst, VA $40,701

Appomattox, VA $40,774

Bedford, VA $41,023

Big Island, VA $40,798

Blairs, VA $41,692

Brookneal, VA $40,971

Buffalo Junction, VA $41,833

Callands, VA $41,490

Chatham, VA $41,524

Clifford, VA $40,763

Clover, VA $41,600

Cluster Springs, VA $41,831

Coleman Falls, VA $40,593

Concord, VA $40,482

Crystal Hill, VA $41,535

Danville, VA $41,725

Hillsville, VA $41,465

Carson, VA $43,063

Hiwassee, VA $41,329

Independence, VA $41,186

Annandale, VA $49,005

Burke, VA $48,545

Dumfries, VA $47,124

Dunn Loring, VA $49,067

Fairfax, VA $48,334

Fairfax Station, VA $48,203

Falls Church, VA $49,110

Fort Belvoir, VA $48,516

Great Falls, VA $48,336

Greenway, VA $49,109

Lorton, VA $48,243

Merrifield, VA $48,955

Mc Lean, VA $49,105

West Mclean, VA $49,109

Mount Vernon, VA $48,698

Newington, VA $48,587

Dry Fork, VA $41,611

Brooke, VA $45,407

Evington, VA $40,650

Forest, VA $40,571

Gladstone, VA $40,809

Gladys, VA $40,810

Glasgow, VA $41,071

Goode, VA $40,705

Gretna, VA $41,228

Halifax, VA $41,689

Howardsville, VA $41,622

Hurt, VA $40,997

Java, VA $41,476

Ararat, VA $41,455

Axton, VA $41,583

Bassett, VA $41,553

Belspring, VA $41,337

Bent Mountain, VA $40,987

Blacksburg, VA $41,142

Blue Ridge, VA $40,973

Boones Mill, VA $40,958

Buchanan, VA $41,111

Callaway, VA $41,065

Christiansburg, VA $41,146

Cascade, VA $41,547

Catawba, VA $41,041

Check, VA $41,129

Claudville, VA $41,431

Cloverdale, VA $40,897

Collinsville, VA $41,691

Copper Hill, VA $41,074

Critz, VA $41,497

Daleville, VA $40,939

Dublin, VA $41,359

Eagle Rock, VA $41,230

Eggleston, VA $41,276

Elliston, VA $41,032

Ferrum, VA $41,295

Fieldale, VA $41,632

Fincastle, VA $41,066

Floyd, VA $41,298

Glade Hill, VA $41,114

Glen Lyn, VA $41,145

Goodview, VA $40,968

Hardy, VA $40,951

Henry, VA $41,357

Huddleston, VA $41,104

Keeling, VA $41,650

Chester, VA $43,265

Chesterfield, VA $43,240

Church Road, VA $43,097

Colonial Heights, VA $43,283

Courtland, VA $42,243

Dendron, VA $42,370

Dewitt, VA $42,959

Dinwiddie, VA $43,076

Disputanta, VA $43,111

Dolphin, VA $42,487

Drewryville, VA $42,151

Ebony, VA $41,860

Elberon, VA $42,195

Emporia, VA $42,246

Ford, VA $42,997

Franklin, VA $42,113

Freeman, VA $42,478

Gasburg, VA $41,950

Hopewell, VA $43,194

Ivor, VA $42,181

Jarratt, VA $42,611

Lawrenceville, VA $42,329

Mc Kenney, VA $42,847

Meredithville, VA $42,268

Newsoms, VA $41,974

Prince George, VA $43,235

Rawlings, VA $42,681

Sedley, VA $42,300

Skippers, VA $42,077

Spring Grove, VA $42,599

Stony Creek, VA $42,844

Surry, VA $42,092

Sussex, VA $42,748

Sutherland, VA $43,198

Valentines, VA $41,989

Wakefield, VA $42,354

Warfield, VA $42,716

Waverly, VA $42,687

White Plains, VA $41,966

Wilsons, VA $42,869

Yale, VA $42,575

Zuni, VA $42,164

Claremont, VA $42,656

Farmville, VA $41,856

Baskerville, VA $41,787

Indian Valley, VA $41,358

Mc Coy, VA $41,268

Martinsville, VA $41,622

Meadows Of Dan, VA $41,468

Moneta, VA $41,036

Montvale, VA $41,036

Narrows, VA $41,269

Newbern, VA $41,305

New Castle, VA $41,068

Newport, VA $41,162

New River, VA $41,419

Oriskany, VA $41,148

Paint Bank, VA $41,084

Parrott, VA $41,288

Patrick Springs, VA $41,544

Pearisburg, VA $41,310

Pembroke, VA $41,309

Penhook, VA $41,250

Pilot, VA $41,161

Pittsville, VA $41,230

Radford, VA $41,372

Long Island, VA $40,965

Lowry, VA $40,782

Lynch Station, VA $40,969

Madison Heights, VA $40,427

Monroe, VA $40,628

Naruna, VA $40,841

Nathalie, VA $41,335

Natural Bridge, VA $41,201

Natural Bridge Station, VA $41,023

Nelson, VA $41,895

Norwood, VA $40,966

Ringgold, VA $41,665

Rustburg, VA $40,520

Scottsburg, VA $41,746

Scottsville, VA $41,972

South Boston, VA $41,783

Spout Spring, VA $40,595

Sutherlin, VA $41,669

Sweet Briar, VA $40,546

Vernon Hill, VA $41,620

Virgilina, VA $41,795

Wingina, VA $41,208

Amonate, VA $41,117

Bandy, VA $41,027

Big Rock, VA $41,250

Bishop, VA $41,031

Bluefield, VA $41,158

Boissevain, VA $41,057

Breaks, VA $41,183

Burkes Garden, VA $41,073

Cedar Bluff, VA $41,133

Doran, VA $41,302

Falls Mills, VA $41,057

Grundy, VA $41,319

Horsepen, VA $41,047

Hurley, VA $41,107

Jewell Ridge, VA $41,133

Keen Mountain, VA $41,294

Mavisdale, VA $41,137

Maxie, VA $41,258

North Tazewell, VA $41,127

Oakwood, VA $41,317

Pilgrims Knob, VA $41,204

Pocahontas, VA $41,070

Pounding Mill, VA $41,191

Raven, VA $41,282

Red Ash, VA $41,321

Richlands, VA $41,297

Rowe, VA $41,152

Shortt Gap, VA $41,244

Swords Creek, VA $41,140

Tazewell, VA $41,062

Vansant, VA $41,141

Whitewood, VA $41,146

Wolford, VA $41,153

Boydton, VA $41,877

Bracey, VA $41,984

Brodnax, VA $42,146

Buckingham, VA $41,408

Burkeville, VA $42,049

Charlotte Court House, VA $41,447

Chase City, VA $41,661

Clarksville, VA $41,951

Crewe, VA $42,317

Cullen, VA $41,323

Dillwyn, VA $41,821

Drakes Branch, VA $41,657

Dundas, VA $42,276

Evergreen, VA $40,814

Fort Mitchell, VA $41,656

Green Bay, VA $41,817

Hampden Sydney, VA $41,920

Kenbridge, VA $42,050

Keysville, VA $41,653

La Crosse, VA $41,920

Lunenburg, VA $41,732

Meherrin, VA $41,736

Nottoway, VA $42,252

Pamplin, VA $41,185

Phenix, VA $40,999

Prospect, VA $41,444

Randolph, VA $41,514

Red House, VA $40,879

Red Oak, VA $41,715

Rice, VA $42,102

Saxe, VA $41,625

Skipwith, VA $41,744

South Hill, VA $41,904

Victoria, VA $41,879

Wylliesburg, VA $41,678

Roanoke, VA $40,868

Wachapreague, VA $42,434

Wardtown, VA $42,352

Wattsville, VA $42,474

Willis Wharf, VA $42,422

Windsor, VA $42,060

Withams, VA $42,441

Norfolk, VA $41,845

Newport News, VA $41,938

Fort Eustis, VA $41,955

Hampton, VA $41,964

Fort Monroe, VA $41,941

Poquoson, VA $41,950

Yorktown, VA $42,000

Lackey, VA $42,017

Seaford, VA $41,966

Portsmouth, VA $41,856

Fort Lee, VA $43,281

Petersburg, VA $43,281

Virginia State University, VA $43,281

Alberta, VA $42,426

Ammon, VA $42,994

Blackstone, VA $42,631

Boykins, VA $42,024

Branchville, VA $41,924

Capron, VA $42,231

Round Hill, VA $45,375

Catharpin, VA $47,075

Delaplane, VA $44,900

Ashburn, VA $47,270

Chantilly, VA $47,767

Gainesville, VA $46,692

Hamilton, VA $45,987

Lincoln, VA $45,942

Sterling, VA $47,845

Haymarket, VA $46,647

Herndon, VA $48,021

Leesburg, VA $46,527

Lovettsville, VA $45,496

Nokesville, VA $46,749

Upperville, VA $45,049

Warrenton, VA $45,213

Reston, VA $48,297

Waterford, VA $45,911

The Plains, VA $46,040

Doswell, VA $43,272

Dutton, VA $42,346

Fork Union, VA $42,354

Foster, VA $42,210

Glen Allen, VA $43,369

Gloucester, VA $42,301

Gloucester Point, VA $42,045

Goochland, VA $42,896

Grimstead, VA $42,316

Gum Spring, VA $42,896

Gwynn, VA $42,316

Hadensville, VA $42,829

Hallieford, VA $42,303

Hanover, VA $43,280

Hardyville, VA $42,429

Hartfield, VA $42,444

Hayes, VA $42,072

Henrico, VA $43,401

Hudgins, VA $42,283

Jamaica, VA $42,811

Jamestown, VA $42,168

Jetersville, VA $42,349

Kents Store, VA $42,449

King And Queen Court House, VA $42,876

King William, VA $43,098

Lanexa, VA $42,809

Lightfoot, VA $42,375

Little Plymouth, VA $42,822

Locust Hill, VA $42,571

Louisa, VA $42,889

Macon, VA $42,938

Maidens, VA $43,060

Manakin Sabot, VA $43,201

Mannboro, VA $42,920

Manquin, VA $43,224

Maryus, VA $42,051

Mascot, VA $42,696

Mathews, VA $42,235

Burgess, VA $42,967

Accomac, VA $42,401

Assawoman, VA $42,418

Atlantic, VA $42,475

Battery Park, VA $41,944

Belle Haven, VA $42,376

Birdsnest, VA $42,296

Bloxom, VA $42,466

Cape Charles, VA $42,238

Capeville, VA $42,247

Carrollton, VA $41,939

Carrsville, VA $42,131

Cheriton, VA $42,242

Chesapeake, VA $41,955

Chincoteague Island, VA $42,502

Wallops Island, VA $42,471

Craddockville, VA $42,383

Davis Wharf, VA $42,374

Eastville, VA $42,259

Exmore, VA $42,358

Franktown, VA $42,311

Greenbackville, VA $42,598

Greenbush, VA $42,477

Hacksneck, VA $42,359

Hallwood, VA $42,454

Harborton, VA $42,463

Horntown, VA $42,527

Oak Hall, VA $42,439

Isle Of Wight, VA $42,033

Jamesville, VA $42,335

Jenkins Bridge, VA $42,461

Keller, VA $42,410

Locustville, VA $42,408

Machipongo, VA $42,290

Mappsville, VA $42,445

Marionville, VA $42,289

Mears, VA $42,423

Melfa, VA $42,416

Modest Town, VA $42,525

Nassawadox, VA $42,333

Nelsonia, VA $42,528

New Church, VA $42,513

Onancock, VA $42,451

Onley, VA $42,404

Oyster, VA $42,252

Painter, VA $42,384

Parksley, VA $42,474

Pungoteague, VA $42,402

Quinby, VA $42,291

Rescue, VA $41,942

Sanford, VA $42,520

Saxis, VA $42,527

Seaview, VA $42,243

Smithfield, VA $41,987

Suffolk, VA $41,968

Tangier, VA $42,632

Tasley, VA $42,495

Temperanceville, VA $42,454

Townsend, VA $42,252

Virginia Beach, VA $42,514

Dulles, VA $48,311

Aldie, VA $46,786

Amissville, VA $44,510

Arcola, VA $47,255

Manassas, VA $47,333

Marshall, VA $45,163

Middleburg, VA $45,993

Catlett, VA $46,209

Centreville, VA $47,523

Clifton, VA $47,924

Orlean, VA $44,756

Paeonian Springs, VA $46,207

Paris, VA $44,756

Philomont, VA $45,857

Purcellville, VA $45,517

Bluemont, VA $44,908

Bristow, VA $46,965

Broad Run, VA $46,130

Calverton, VA $46,025

Casanova, VA $46,102

Rectortown, VA $45,107

Mechanicsville, VA $43,314

Midlothian, VA $43,248

Millers Tavern, VA $43,309

Mineral, VA $43,153

Moon, VA $42,253

Moseley, VA $43,104

New Canton, VA $42,171

New Kent, VA $43,077

New Point, VA $42,147

Newtown, VA $43,442

Norge, VA $42,438

North, VA $42,290

Oilville, VA $43,115

Onemo, VA $42,200

Ordinary, VA $42,108

Port Haywood, VA $42,141

Powhatan, VA $42,972

Providence Forge, VA $43,003

Quinton, VA $43,223

Rockville, VA $43,163

Ruthville, VA $42,914

Saint Stephens Church, VA $43,304

Saluda, VA $42,587

Sandston, VA $43,324

Sandy Hook, VA $42,888

Schley, VA $42,208

Severn, VA $42,073

Shacklefords, VA $42,610

State Farm, VA $43,080

Stevensville, VA $42,978

Studley, VA $43,311

Susan, VA $42,158

Toano, VA $42,571

Topping, VA $42,533

Trevilians, VA $42,862

Richmond, VA $43,413

Urbanna, VA $42,735

Wake, VA $42,469

Walkerton, VA $43,039

Ware Neck, VA $42,225

Water View, VA $42,727

West Point, VA $42,873

White Marsh, VA $42,155

Wicomico, VA $42,081

Williamsburg, VA $42,153

Woods Cross Roads, VA $42,306

Montpelier, VA $43,099

Oakton, VA $48,446

Occoquan, VA $48,090

Quantico, VA $46,491

Springfield, VA $48,877

Triangle, VA $46,828

Vienna, VA $48,877

Woodbridge, VA $47,742

Arlington, VA $49,123

Fort Myer, VA $49,124

Mattaponi, VA $42,714

Dhs, VA $49,124

Fort Valley, VA $42,469

Star Tannery, VA $42,054

Stephens City, VA $43,662

Stephenson, VA $43,691

Toms Brook, VA $42,445

White Post, VA $44,038

Woodstock, VA $42,095

Culpeper, VA $43,485

Aroda, VA $42,420

Banco, VA $42,564

Bealeton, VA $45,020

Boston, VA $43,370

Brandy Station, VA $44,247

Brightwood, VA $42,780

Castleton, VA $43,847

Elkwood, VA $44,189

Etlan, VA $42,681

Goldvein, VA $45,219

Graves Mill, VA $42,362

Haywood, VA $42,769

Hood, VA $42,095

Jeffersonton, VA $44,741

Leon, VA $42,961

Lignum, VA $43,934

Madison, VA $42,358

Midland, VA $45,468

Mitchells, VA $43,138

Oakpark, VA $42,627

Pratts, VA $42,354

Radiant, VA $42,511

Rapidan, VA $42,894

Remington, VA $44,662

Reva, VA $43,008

Richardsville, VA $44,301

Rixeyville, VA $44,186

Rochelle, VA $42,341

Somerville, VA $45,555

Sperryville, VA $42,966

Stevensburg, VA $44,022

Sumerduck, VA $44,674

Syria, VA $42,198

Viewtown, VA $44,215

Washington, VA $43,720

Wolftown, VA $42,098

Woodville, VA $43,390

Harrisonburg, VA $42,270

Basye, VA $41,932

Bergton, VA $41,803

Bridgewater, VA $42,191

Broadway, VA $42,061

Criders, VA $41,878

Dayton, VA $42,047

Edinburg, VA $42,004

Elkton, VA $42,131

Alexandria, VA $49,118

Fredericksburg, VA $44,505

Bowling Green, VA $43,641

Burr Hill, VA $43,646

Callao, VA $43,395

Caret, VA $43,913

Center Cross, VA $43,165

Champlain, VA $43,812

Coles Point, VA $43,976

Colonial Beach, VA $44,224

Corbin, VA $43,950

Dahlgren, VA $45,674

Dogue, VA $44,194

Dunnsville, VA $43,321

Edwardsville, VA $43,023

Farnham, VA $43,150

Garrisonville, VA $46,049

Hague, VA $43,658

Hartwood, VA $44,633

Haynesville, VA $43,622

Heathsville, VA $42,983

Hustle, VA $43,839

Irvington, VA $42,638

Jersey, VA $44,255

Kilmarnock, VA $42,674

King George, VA $44,945

Kinsale, VA $43,574

Ladysmith, VA $43,389

Lancaster, VA $42,779

Laneview, VA $42,883

Lively, VA $42,818

Locust Grove, VA $43,659

Loretto, VA $43,847

Lottsburg, VA $43,314

Merry Point, VA $42,712

Milford, VA $43,480

Mollusk, VA $42,727

Montross, VA $43,944

Morattico, VA $42,949

Mount Holly, VA $43,798

Ninde, VA $45,045

Nuttsville, VA $42,907

Oldhams, VA $43,539

Ophelia, VA $42,990

Partlow, VA $43,765

Port Royal, VA $43,836

Rappahannock Academy, VA $43,844

Reedville, VA $42,958

Rhoadesville, VA $43,247

Rollins Fork, VA $44,222

Fulks Run, VA $41,956

Hinton, VA $41,917

Keezletown, VA $42,122

Lacey Spring, VA $42,143

Linville, VA $42,121

Luray, VA $42,256

Mc Gaheysville, VA $42,170

Mount Crawford, VA $42,172

Mount Jackson, VA $42,034

Mount Solon, VA $42,040

New Market, VA $42,131

Orkney Springs, VA $41,943

Penn Laird, VA $42,189

Quicksburg, VA $42,076

Pleasant Valley, VA $42,166

Shenandoah, VA $42,145

Singers Glen, VA $42,118

Stanley, VA $42,149

Timberville, VA $42,138

Charlottesville, VA $42,213

Afton, VA $41,746

Arrington, VA $40,916

Barboursville, VA $42,378

Batesville, VA $42,113

Covesville, VA $41,750

Crozet, VA $42,133

Dyke, VA $42,112

Ruby, VA $45,829

Assistant Utility Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Utility Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 44% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Utility Operator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Utility Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Utility Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$54,806	$26.0	22%
Internet	$52,560	$25.0	17%
Aerospace & Defense	$50,313	$24.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$49,415	$24.0	10%
Financial Services	$49,415	$24.0	10%

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

Understanding how an Assistant Utility 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.

$41,771

Average $44,923/year

$49,813

$3,481

Average $3,744/month

$4,151

$803

Average $864/week

$958

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,813	$4,151	$958	$24
Average	$44,923	$3,744	$864	$22
25th Percentile	$41,771	$3,481	$803	$20

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