Field Ops Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Field Ops Specialist make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Field Ops Specialist in the United States is $70,680 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Field Ops Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,825
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,563 to $79,131
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,995
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Field Ops Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $79,131 $6,594 $1,522 $38
Average $70,680 $5,890 $1,359 $34
25th Percentile $64,563 $5,380 $1,242 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Field Ops Specialist Salaries

A Field Ops Specialist'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 Field Ops Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field Ops Specialist'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): $61,556
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,919
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,792
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,634
  • Expert (over 8 years): $110,544
Levels Salary
Field Ope... Level Field Ops Specialist$61,556
Field Ops... Level Field Ops Specialist$68,919
Field Ope... Level Field Ops Specialist$84,792
Field Ope... Level Field Ops Specialist$93,634
Field Ope... Level Field Ops Specialist$110,544
$61,556 0 yr
$68,919 < 2 yrs
$84,792 2-4 yrs
$93,634 5-8 yrs
$110,544 > 8 yrs
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How Do Field Ops Specialist 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 Field Ops Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $78,256.
  • California: $77,960.
  • Massachusetts: $76,921.

Top Paying Cities for Field Ops Specialists

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: $89,148
  • San Francisco: $88,272
  • Oakland: $86,314

What Skills Can Increase a Field Ops Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.42% 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.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 1.9% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
  • HVAC (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Designing, developing, maintaining, and updating Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Cooling system.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.42%
Schematic 1.9%
HVAC 1.17%
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 Field Ops Specialist's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Field Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Technical Support: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$77,748
10%
Field Operations
$77,748
10%
Technical Support
$76,334
8%
Presentation
$76,334
8%
Technical Services
$74,920
6%
Microsoft Office
$74,920
6%
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How Education impacts a Field Ops Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Field Ops Specialists 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 Field Ops Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $70,446 and $74,310).

Field Ops Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Field Ops Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 28.6%
High School 28.6%
Associates 21.4%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Field Ops Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Field Ops Specialist'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Field Ops Specialist

Salaries for a Field Ops Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,378 in 2023 to around $47,330 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Field Ops Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Field Ops Specialist Over Time

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$48,378
2024
$47,737
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