Technical Operations Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Technical Operations Associate make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Operations Associate in the United States is $67,128 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,236
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,707 to $72,942
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,950
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Technical Operations Associate Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $72,942 $6,079 $1,403 $35
Average $67,128 $5,594 $1,291 $32
25th Percentile $59,707 $4,976 $1,148 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Technical Operations Associate Salaries

A Technical Operations Associate'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 Technical Operations Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Operations Associate'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): $66,700
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,114
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,781
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,021
  • Expert (over 8 years): $151,261
Levels Salary
Technical... Level Technical Operations Associate$66,700
Technical... Level Technical Operations Associate$80,114
Technical... Level Technical Operations Associate$105,781
Technical... Level Technical Operations Associate$123,021
Technical... Level Technical Operations Associate$151,261
$66,700 0 yr
$80,114 < 2 yrs
$105,781 2-4 yrs
$123,021 5-8 yrs
$151,261 > 8 yrs
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How Do Technical Operations Associate 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 Technical Operations Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $74,324.
  • California: $74,042.
  • Massachusetts: $73,055.

Top Paying Cities for Technical Operations Associates

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: $84,668
  • San Francisco: $83,836
  • Oakland: $81,976

What Skills Can Increase a Technical Operations Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 9.41% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • IT Support (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): Assisting with managing, maintaining, and repairing business technology to ensure all IT functions work seamlessly.
  • Computer Systems (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): A computer system is a set of integrated devices that input, output, process, and store data and information. Computer systems are currently built around at least one digital processing device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 9.41%
IT Support 2.56%
Computer Systems 1.83%
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 a Technical Operations Associate's salary.
  • API: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
API
$72,498
8%
Agile
$72,498
8%
Project Management
$72,498
8%
Insight
$71,826
7%
Collaboration
$71,155
6%
Innovation
$71,155
6%
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How Education impacts a Technical Operations Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Technical Operations Associates enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Technical Operations Associate with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $62,982 and $67,883).

Technical Operations Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Technical Operations Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 20.7%
Associates 20.5%
Bachelors 51.1%
Masters 6.2%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Technical Operations Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Operations Associate'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 March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Technical Operations Associate

Salaries for a Technical Operations Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,837 in 2023 to around $62,891 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Technical Operations Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Technical Operations Associate Over Time

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$63,837
2024
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