Operations Support Salary in the United States

How much does an Operations Support make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operations Support in the United States is $58,079 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,567
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,927 to $66,186
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,326
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Operations Support Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,186 $5,515 $1,273 $32
Average $58,079 $4,840 $1,117 $28
25th Percentile $51,927 $4,327 $999 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Operations Support Salaries

An Operations Support'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 Operations Support Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operations Support'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): $55,259
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $55,516
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,626
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,771
  • Expert (over 8 years): $62,478
Levels Salary
Entry Level Operations Support$55,259
Intermediate Level Operations Support$55,516
Senior Level Operations Support$56,626
Specialist Level Operations Support$58,771
Expert Level Operations Support$62,478
$55,259 0 yr
$55,516 < 2 yrs
$56,626 2-4 yrs
$58,771 5-8 yrs
$62,478 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Operations Supports

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: $73,255
  • San Francisco: $72,535
  • Oakland: $70,926

What Skills Can Increase an Operations Support's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 26.02% 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.
  • Technical Support (Mentioned in 3.08% Job Postings): Offering hands-on assistance and solutions to end-users in addressing and troubleshooting technical issues.
  • Help Desk (Mentioned in 0.47% Job Postings): The activities involved in handling and resolving customer grievances and issues faster and efficient by a ticketing system.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 26.02%
Technical Support 3.08%
Help Desk 0.47%
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 Operations Support's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Client Service: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$72,599
25%
Client Service
$69,695
20%
Sense Of Urgency
$69,114
19%
Leadership
$67,372
16%
ERP Systems
$66,791
15%
Installation
$65,048
12%
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How Education impacts an Operations Support's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Operations Supports 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 Operations Support with a Associate's Degree is between $56,194 and $61,072).

Operations Support Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Operations Support
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 19.1%
Associates 14.0%
Bachelors 58.3%
Masters 7.2%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Operations Support Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operations Support'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Operations Support

Salaries for an Operations Support can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $62,945 in 2023 to around $62,775 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Operations Support salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Operations Support Over Time

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2023
$62,945
2024
$63,138
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$62,775
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2024 $63,138
2025 $62,775
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