Space Systems Operations Salary in the United States

How much does a Space Systems Operations make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Space Systems Operations in the United States is $71,529 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,669
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,531 to $78,407
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,339
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Space Systems Operations Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $78,407 $6,534 $1,508 $38
Average $71,529 $5,961 $1,376 $34
25th Percentile $62,531 $5,211 $1,203 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Space Systems Operations Salaries

A Space Systems Operations'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.

Top Paying Cities for Space Systems Operations

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: $90,219
  • San Francisco: $89,231
  • Oakland: $87,351

What Skills Can Increase a Space Systems Operations's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 1.82% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • ISO (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.
  • Preventive Maintenance (Mentioned in 0.96% Job Postings): Preventive maintenance is the act of performing regularly scheduled maintenance activities to help prevent unexpected failures in the future. Put simply, it's about fixing things before they break.
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Troubleshooting 1.82%
ISO 1.35%
Preventive Maintenance 0.96%
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 Space Systems Operations's salary.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Mechanical Drawing: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Dedication
 $75,105
5%
Analysis
 $74,390
4%
Mechanical Drawing
 $74,390
4%
Work Ethic
 $74,390
4%
Quality Assurance
 $74,390
4%
Continuous Improvement
 $74,390
4%
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Space Systems Operations Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Space Systems Operations roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 85% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Space Systems Operations positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Space Systems Operations as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Space Systems Operations

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$92,987$45.030%
MFG Durable$89,411$43.025%
Aerospace & Defense$82,258$40.015%
Energy & Utilities$78,681$38.010%
Software & Networking$78,681$38.010%

Space Systems Operations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Space Systems Operations'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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$62,531
Average $71,529/year
$78,407
$5,211
Average $5,961/month
$6,534
$1,203
Average $1,376/week
$1,508
$30
Average $34/hour
$38
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $78,407 $6,534 $1,508 $38
Average $71,529 $5,961 $1,376 $34
25th Percentile $62,531 $5,211 $1,203 $30

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Salary Trends for Space Systems Operations

Salaries for a Space Systems Operations can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,348 in 2023 to around $57,761 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Space Systems Operations salary trends, .

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$58,348
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$58,159
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2023 $58,348
2024 $58,159
2025 $57,761
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