AU$38.97
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (AUD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (AUD)
The average hourly pay for a Utility Locator is AU$38.97 in 2025
Hourly Rate
AU$0 - AU$39
Total Pay
AU$73k - AU$102k
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What Do Utility Locators Do?
Utility Locator Tasks
- Identify and map location and depth of utilities such as water, sewer, gas, cable, oil, and electric lines.
- Document interactions, site information and utilities in organizational software.
- Communicate with clients, engineers and management.
- Use a variety of techniques (electrical, magnetic, blueprint analysis, and/or radar) to measure utilities.
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Common Health Benefits for a Utility Locator
Medical
25%
Dental
25%
Vision
25%
None
75%
Gender Breakdown for Utility Locators
Male
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Utility Locators
What is the highest pay for Utility Locators?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Utility Locator is A$NaN / hour
What is the lowest pay for Utility Locators?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Utility Locator is A$NaN / hour
How can Utility Locators increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Utility Locator is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Utility Locator that oversees more junior Utility Locators, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.