The average operator salary at Lakewood was $26,131 , which is 38 percent lower than the average salary for this job in Washington, and 47 percent lower than the national average for this job . Operator salaries at Lakewood typically range from $20,655 to $32,601 (25th to 75th percentile). The highest reported operator salary was $39,716. There are 28 employees at Lakewood with the job title operator.