The salary trajectory of a Accelerator Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $52,676 per year (estimate) and goes up to $176,780 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Accelerator Operator at Fermilab is $54,462 per year or $26 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $76,121 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $45,976 (25th percentile) and $65,029 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Fermilab Accelerator Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Accelerator Operator professionals typically earn between $22 and $31 per hour.
Accelerator Operator professionals typically earn between $3,831 and $5,419 monthly.