Operations Engineer II Salary in the United States

How much does an Operations Engineer II make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operations Engineer II in the United States is $94,959 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,935
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,302 to $102,798
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,330
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Operations Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $102,798 $8,567 $1,977 $49
Average $94,959 $7,913 $1,826 $46
25th Percentile $87,302 $7,275 $1,679 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Operations Engineer II Salaries

An Operations Engineer II'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 Engineer II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operations Engineer II'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): $76,526
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,383
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,555
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,570
  • Expert (over 8 years): $145,538
Levels Salary
Industria... Level Operations Engineer II$76,526
Operation... Level Operations Engineer II$94,383
Industria... Level Operations Engineer II$110,555
Industria... Level Operations Engineer II$123,570
Industria... Level Operations Engineer II$145,538
$76,526 0 yr
$94,383 < 2 yrs
$110,555 2-4 yrs
$123,570 5-8 yrs
$145,538 > 8 yrs
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How Do Operations Engineer II 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 Engineer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $105,139.
  • California: $104,740.
  • Massachusetts: $103,344.

Top Paying Cities for Operations Engineer IIs

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: $119,772
  • San Francisco: $118,461
  • Oakland: $115,964

What Skills Can Increase an Operations Engineer II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.84% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Material Handling (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.
  • Project Engineering (Mentioned in 1.16% Job Postings): Project engineering includes all parts of the design of manufacturing or processing facilities, either new or modifications to and expansions of existing facilities. A "project" consists of a coordinated series of activities or tasks performed by engineers, designers, drafters and others from one or more engineering disciplines or departments. Project tasks consist of such things as performing calculations, writing specifications, preparing bids, reviewing equipment proposals and evaluating or selecting equipment and preparing various lists, such as equipment and materials lists, and creating drawings such as electrical, piping and instrumentation diagrams, physical layouts and other drawings used in design and construction. A small project may be under the direction of a project engineer. Large projects are typically under the direction of a project manager or management team. Some facilities have in house staff to handle small projects, while some major companies have a department that does internal project engineering. Large projects are typically contracted out to engineering companies. Staffing at engineering companies varies according to the work load and duration of employment may only last until an individual's tasks are completed.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 7.84%
Material Handling 2.07%
Project Engineering 1.16%
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 Engineer II's salary.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Sustainability: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
AWS
$113,001
19%
Sustainability
$111,102
17%
Collaboration
$109,203
15%
Insight
$105,405
11%
Team Operations
$105,405
11%
Teamwork
$105,405
11%
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Operations Engineer II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Operations Engineer II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Operations Engineer positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Operations Engineer II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Operations Engineer II

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$118,699$57.025%
Pharmaceuticals$113,951$55.020%
Internet$109,203$53.015%
Software & Networking$109,203$53.015%
Energy & Utilities$104,455$50.010%

How Education impacts an Operations Engineer II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Operations Engineer IIs enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Engineer II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $88,940 and $93,909).

Operations Engineer II Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Operations Engineer II
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 0.6%
Associates 1.7%
Bachelors 50.6%
Masters 44.5%
Doctorate 2.6%
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Operations Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operations Engineer II'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 Engineer II

Salaries for an Operations Engineer II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $86,476 in 2023 to around $86,227 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Operations Engineer II salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Operations Engineer II Over Time

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$86,476
2024
$86,557
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$86,227
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2024 $86,557
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