Operations Team Member Salary in the United States

How much does an Operations Team Member make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operations Team Member in the United States is $36,693 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, an Operations Team Member's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,354
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,546 to $39,656
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,681
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View as table View as graph 25% $33,546 10% $30,681 90% $42,354 75% $39,656 $36,693 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Operations Team Member Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $39,656 $3,305 $763 $19
Average $36,693 $3,058 $706 $18
25th Percentile $33,546 $2,796 $645 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Operations Team Member Salaries

An Operations Team Member's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Operations Team Member Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operations Team Member's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $36,824
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $37,348
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $38,385
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $38,526
  • Expert (over 8 years): $38,761
Levels Salary
Entry Level Operations Team Member$36,824
Intermediate Level Operations Team Member$37,348
Senior Level Operations Team Member$38,385
Specialist Level Operations Team Member$38,526
Expert Level Operations Team Member$38,761
$36,824 0 yr
$37,348 < 2 yrs
$38,385 2-4 yrs
$38,526 5-8 yrs
$38,761 > 8 yrs
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How Do Operations Team Member Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Operations Team Members. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $40,626.
  • California: $40,472.
  • Massachusetts: $39,933.

Top Paying Cities for Operations Team Members

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $46,281
  • San Francisco: $45,774
  • Oakland: $44,809

What Skills Can Increase an Operations Team Member's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 31.54% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
  • Medical Prescriptions (Mentioned in 1.88% Job Postings): A prescription, often abbreviated ℞ or Rx, is a formal communication from a physician or other registered health-care professional to a pharmacist, authorizing them to dispense a specific prescription drug for a specific patient.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 31.54%
Housekeeping 2.5%
Medical Prescriptions 1.88%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Operations Team Member's salary.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Problem Solving
$41,096
12%
Coaching
$40,729
11%
Written Communication
$40,362
10%
Medical Prescriptions
$39,995
9%
Oral Communication
$39,628
8%
Building Maintenance
$39,261
7%
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Operations Team Member Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Operations Team Member roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Operations Team Member positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Operations Team Member as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Operations Team Member

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$44,031$21.020%

How Education impacts an Operations Team Member's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Operations Team Members enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Operations Team Member with a No Diploma is between $32,693 and $35,108).

Operations Team Member Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Operations Team Member
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 52.9%
High School 52.9%
Associates 29.4%
Bachelors 17.6%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Operations Team Member Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operations Team Member's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Operations Team Member

Salaries for an Operations Team Member can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,080 in 2023 to around $40,891 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Operations Team Member salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Operations Team Member Over Time

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2023
$41,080
2024
$41,104
2025
$40,891
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2023 $41,080
2024 $41,104
2025 $40,891
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