Radio Operator Salary in the United States

Radio Operator Salary

How much does a Radio Operator make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Radio Operator in the United States is $38,878. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $31,755 to a high of $49,006, with most professionals earning between $35,150 and $44,180.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Radio Operator Salary $31,755 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Radio Operator Salary $35,150 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Radio Operator Salary $38,878 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Radio Operator Salary $44,180 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Radio Operator Salary $49,006 US April 01, 2025
25% $35,150 10% $31,755 90% $49,006 75% $44,180 $38,878 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Radio Operator ?

A radio operator refers to a person who is responsible for the operations of a radio system. The profession of radio operator has become largely obsolete with the automation of radio-based tasks in recent decades. Nevertheless, radio operators are still employed in maritime and aviation fields. In most cases radio transmission is now only one of several tasks of a radio operator. In the United States, the title of Certified Radio Operator is granted to those who pass a test issued by the Society of Broadcast Engineers....

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    Radio Operator

    3 - 5 years experience
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
35150
44180
38878

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
35150
44180
38878
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Radio Operator in the United States. The base salary for Radio Operator ranges from $35,150 to $44,180 with the average base salary of $38,878. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,150 to $44,180 with the average total cash compensation of $38,878.

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