Operational Support Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Operational Support Specialist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operational Support Specialist in the United States is $133,092 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, an Operational Support Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,384
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,425 to $144,237
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,430
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Operational Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $144,237 $12,020 $2,774 $69
Average $133,092 $11,091 $2,559 $64
25th Percentile $114,425 $9,535 $2,200 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Operational Support Specialist Salaries

An Operational Support 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 Operational Support Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operational Support 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): $93,774
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $114,053
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,388
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,669
  • Expert (over 8 years): $178,142
Levels Salary
Investmen... Level Operational Support Specialist$93,774
Investmen... Level Operational Support Specialist$114,053
Operation... Level Operational Support Specialist$134,388
Investmen... Level Operational Support Specialist$152,669
Investmen... Level Operational Support Specialist$178,142
$93,774 0 yr
$114,053 < 2 yrs
$134,388 2-4 yrs
$152,669 5-8 yrs
$178,142 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Operational Support 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: $167,869
  • San Francisco: $166,031
  • Oakland: $162,532

What Skills Can Increase an Operational Support Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.78% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Asset Management (Mentioned in 2.33% Job Postings): Asset management refers to systematic approach to the governance and realization of value from the things that a group or entity is responsible for, over their whole life cycles. It may apply both to tangible assets (physical objects such as buildings or equipment) and to intangible assets (such as human capital, intellectual property, goodwill and/or financial assets). Asset management is a systematic process of developing, operating, maintaining, upgrading, and disposing of assets in the most cost-effective manner (including all costs, risks and performance attributes). The term is commonly used in the financial sector to describe people and companies who manage investments on behalf of others. Those include, for example, investment managers that manage the assets of a pension fund. It is also increasingly used in both the business world and public infrastructure sectors to ensure a coordinated approach to the optimization of costs, risks, service/performance and sustainability.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.53% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.78%
Asset Management 2.33%
PowerPoint 1.53%
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 Operational Support Specialist's salary.
  • Investment Performance: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Investment Performance
$146,401
10%
Negotiating
$146,401
10%
Project Management
$145,070
9%
Underwriting
$143,739
8%
Investment Banking
$143,739
8%
Team Management
$142,408
7%
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Operational Support Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Operational Support Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Operational Support Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Operational Support Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Operational Support Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$173,020$83.030%
Internet$166,365$80.025%
Insurance$139,747$67.05%

How Education impacts an Operational Support Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Operational Support Specialists 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 Operational Support Specialist with a Associate's Degree is between $133,740 and $145,969).

Operational Support Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Operational Support Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 5.4%
Associates 4.0%
Bachelors 63.7%
Masters 25.6%
Doctorate 1.2%
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Operational Support Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operational Support 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Operational Support Specialist

Salaries for an Operational Support Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $134,356 in 2023 to around $126,847 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Operational Support Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Operational Support Specialist Over Time

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2023
$134,356
2024
$130,197
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$126,847
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2024 $130,197
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