Operations Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does an Operations Administrator make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operations Administrator in the United States is $101,480 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,221
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,590 to $117,571
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,497
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Operations Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $117,571 $9,798 $2,261 $57
Average $101,480 $8,457 $1,952 $49
25th Percentile $92,590 $7,716 $1,781 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Operations Administrator Salaries

An Operations Administrator'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 Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operations Administrator'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): $100,297
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $42,834
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,371
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $176,830
  • Expert (over 8 years): $230,811
Levels Salary
Operation... Level Operations Administrator$100,297
Retail St... Level Operations Administrator$42,834
Retail St... Level Operations Administrator$109,371
Retail St... Level Operations Administrator$176,830
Retail St... Level Operations Administrator$230,811
$100,297 0 yr
$42,834 < 2 yrs
$109,371 2-4 yrs
$176,830 5-8 yrs
$230,811 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Operations Administrators

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: $127,997
  • San Francisco: $126,595
  • Oakland: $123,927

What Skills Can Increase an Operations Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.14% 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.
  • Operation Monitoring (Mentioned in 4.6% Job Postings): Operational monitoring refers to collecting key system performance metrics at periodic intervals over time.
  • Credit Card (Mentioned in 1.28% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.14%
Operation Monitoring 4.6%
Credit Card 1.28%
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 Administrator's salary.
  • Business Sense: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Eye Contact: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Task Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Sense
$113,658
12%
Eye Contact
$113,658
12%
Task Management
$109,598
8%
Teamwork
$109,598
8%
Organizing
$109,598
8%
Planning
$107,569
6%
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How Education impacts an Operations Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Operations Administrators enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Administrator with a Associate's Degree is between $96,267 and $106,944).

Operations Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Operations Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.7%
High School 23.4%
Associates 17.8%
Bachelors 43.9%
Masters 10.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Operations Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operations Administrator'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 June 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Operations Administrator

Salaries for an Operations Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $88,092 in 2023 to around $86,971 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Operations Administrator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Operations Administrator Over Time

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2024
$87,932
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2024 $87,932
2025 $86,971
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