The average operator salary at Avenal was $162,069 , which is 17 percent higher than the average salary for this job in California, and 211 percent higher than the national average for this job . Operator salaries at Avenal typically range from $138,950 to $185,403 (25th to 75th percentile). The highest reported operator salary was $185,402. There are 3 employees at Avenal with the job title operator.