Health Program Operations Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Health Program Operations Specialist make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Health Program Operations Specialist in the United States is $47,646 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Health Program Operations Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,240
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,782 to $52,668
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,533
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Health Program Operations Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $52,668 $4,389 $1,013 $25
Average $47,646 $3,970 $916 $23
25th Percentile $40,782 $3,399 $784 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Health Program Operations Specialist Salaries

A Health Program Operations 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Health Program Operations Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Health Program Operations 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): $48,122
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $65,858
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,092
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,420
  • Expert (over 8 years): $93,526
Levels Salary
Health Pr... Level Health Program Operations Specialist$48,122
Non-Profi... Level Health Program Operations Specialist$65,858
Non-Profi... Level Health Program Operations Specialist$78,092
Non-Profi... Level Health Program Operations Specialist$83,420
Non-Profi... Level Health Program Operations Specialist$93,526
$48,122 0 yr
$65,858 < 2 yrs
$78,092 2-4 yrs
$83,420 5-8 yrs
$93,526 > 8 yrs
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How Do Health Program Operations 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 Health Program Operations Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $52,753.
  • California: $52,553.
  • Massachusetts: $51,853.

Top Paying Cities for Health Program Operations 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: $60,095
  • San Francisco: $59,437
  • Oakland: $58,185

What Skills Can Increase a Health Program Operations Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 9.38% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 3.18% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
  • Word Processing (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.
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Planning 9.38%
Programming 3.18%
Word Processing 1.77%
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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 Health Program Operations Specialist's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • PowerPoint: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
 $58,128
22%
Presentation
 $58,128
22%
PowerPoint
 $56,222
18%
Attention to Detail
 $56,222
18%
Billing
 $55,745
17%
Administrative Support
 $55,269
16%
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Health Program Operations Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Health Program Operations 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.

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Average $47,646/year
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Average $3,970/month
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$784
Average $916/week
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $52,668 $4,389 $1,013 $25
Average $47,646 $3,970 $916 $23
25th Percentile $40,782 $3,399 $784 $20

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Salary Trends for Health Program Operations Specialist

Salaries for a Health Program Operations Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,781 in 2023 to around $46,884 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Health Program Operations Specialist salary trends, .

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