Entry Level Operations Associate Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Operations Associate make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Operations Associate in the United States is $48,407 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,268
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,386 to $52,522
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,724
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Entry Level Operations Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $52,522 $4,377 $1,010 $25
Average $48,407 $4,034 $931 $23
25th Percentile $44,386 $3,699 $854 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Operations Associate Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Entry Level Operations Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $47,550
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,352
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,970
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,519
  • Expert (over 8 years): $72,649
Levels Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Operations Associate$47,550
Banking O... Level Entry Level Operations Associate$54,352
Banking O... Level Entry Level Operations Associate$64,970
Banking O... Level Entry Level Operations Associate$63,519
Banking O... Level Entry Level Operations Associate$72,649
$47,550 0 yr
$54,352 < 2 yrs
$64,970 2-4 yrs
$63,519 5-8 yrs
$72,649 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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: $61,056
  • San Francisco: $60,387
  • Oakland: $59,115

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Operations Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.78% 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.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 1.9% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.78%
Data Entry 1.9%
Microsoft Excel 1.25%
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 Entry Level Operations Associate's salary.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
  • Building Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
  • Repairing: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Budgeting
$65,834
36%
Building Maintenance
$62,929
30%
Repairing
$62,445
29%
Financial Analysis
$58,572
21%
Product Pricing
$57,120
18%
Process Improvement
$53,732
11%
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Entry Level Operations Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Operations Associate 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 Financial Services and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Entry Level Operations Associate positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Level Operations Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Level Operations Associate

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$62,929$30.030%
Insurance$53,248$26.010%

How Education impacts an Entry Level Operations Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Level Operations Associates 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 Entry Level Operations Associate with a Associate's Degree is between $46,086 and $50,415).

Entry Level Operations Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entry Level Operations Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 22.5%
Associates 10.0%
Bachelors 58.3%
Masters 8.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Entry Level Operations Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Entry Level Operations Associate

Salaries for an Entry Level Operations Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,534 in 2023 to around $45,860 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Operations Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Entry Level Operations Associate Over Time

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2023
$46,534
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$46,133
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2024 $46,133
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FAQ about Entry Level Operations Associate

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Level Operations Associate?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Level Operations Associate roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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