Hourly Wage for data center operations Salary in the United States

data center operations Salary in the United States

How much does a data center operations make hourly?

As of February 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of data center operations in the United States is $82. While Salary.com is seeing that data center operations salary in the US can go up to $92 or down to $73, but most earn between $77 and $88. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of data center operations in the United States.

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Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile data center operations Salary $73 US February 01, 2026
25th Percentile data center operations Salary $77 US February 01, 2026
50th Percentile data center operations Salary $82 US February 01, 2026
75th Percentile data center operations Salary $88 US February 01, 2026
90th Percentile data center operations Salary $92 US February 01, 2026
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What is a data center operations ?

Data center operations professionals are responsible for managing and maintaining the infrastructure that supports data storage and processing. Their duties include monitoring system performance, ensuring uptime, and implementing security protocols. These roles often require collaboration with IT teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize system efficiency. Salaries in this field can vary based on experience, location, and the complexity of the data center environment. Entry-level positions typically start at a competitive rate, while experienced professionals can command higher salaries, esp...

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Average Hourly Wage

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82

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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105
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of data center operations in the United States. The average hourly rate for data center operations ranges from $77 to $88 with the average hourly pay of $82. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $94 to $118 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $105.

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