Know your market value with insights across roles — from individual contributors to executive pay and overall company compensation trends.
Access a suite of powerful calculators to make data-driven career decisions.
Automate pay cycles, manage job architectures, and ensure pay equity with AI-powered compensation platforms.
Access validated salary benchmarks, labor market trends, and minimum wage data to stay competitive.
Participate in and purchase industry-specific salary surveys to obtain the most accurate, peer-reported pay data.
As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Operations Associate in New York is $84,457 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.
However, a Data Operations Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered Talent
Recruit with AI
Data Operations Associate Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $91,258 | $7,605 | $1,755 | $44 |
| Average | $84,457 | $7,038 | $1,624 | $41 |
| 25th Percentile | $70,871 | $5,906 | $1,363 | $34 |
Oscar Health - New York, NY
Confidential - New York City, NY
Confidential - New York, NY
Qube Research and Technologies - New York City, NY
A Data 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Data 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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Data Oper... Level Data Operations Associate | $85,400 |
| Data Arch... Level Data Operations Associate | $113,451 |
| Data Arch... Level Data Operations Associate | $134,148 |
| Data Arch... Level Data Operations Associate | $148,871 |
| Data Arch... Level Data Operations Associate | $171,361 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Data Operations Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Data Operations Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Data Operations Associate positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Data Operations Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals | $118,240 | $57.0 | 40% |
| Financial Services | $109,794 | $53.0 | 30% |
| Software & Networking | $105,571 | $51.0 | 25% |
| Biotechnology | $101,348 | $49.0 | 20% |
| Internet | $97,126 | $47.0 | 15% |
Understanding how a Data 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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $91,258 | $7,605 | $1,755 | $44 |
| Average | $84,457 | $7,038 | $1,624 | $41 |
| 25th Percentile | $70,871 | $5,906 | $1,363 | $34 |
Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Data Operations Associate job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.
Lantern
New York, NY
Lantern | New York, NY
Job Description. Job Description. About Lantern. Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By cur... more
7 Days Ago
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
New York, NY
The Brooklyn Hospital Center | New York, NY
Job Description. Job Description. Summary. . The Data Center Operations (DCO) role is to provide support for over 3,000 end-users at the Brooklyn Hospital ... more
7 Days Ago
Recruiting Resources, Inc.
New York, NY
Recruiting Resources, Inc. | New York, NY
Job Description. Job Description. We are partnering with a leading investment management firm to identify an AVP – Data Operations to join a growing team s... more
5 Days Ago
ALEXIA ADMOR FRENCH DESIGNER G
New York, NY
ALEXIA ADMOR FRENCH DESIGNER G | New York, NY
Job Description. Job Description. Alexia Admor is a contemporary women’s fashion brand operating across major retail partners including Macy’s, Nordstrom, ... more
8 Days Ago
CoreWeave
New York, NY
CoreWeave | New York, NY
Job Description. Job Description. CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, to... more
7 Days Ago
Sparx
New York, NY
Sparx | New York, NY
Operations Associate. Sparx is the Risk Operating System (RiskOS) for value-based care, backed by Thrive Capital and Drive Capital. We are already working ... more
4 Days Ago
Get a Salary Increase
Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings
Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.
Adjust Employee Salary
Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs
Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.
Explore Cost of Living CalculatorSalary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.
Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.
Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:
