What are the main factors that influence an Operations Accountant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Operations Accountant?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Operations Accountant roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change An Operations Accountant's salary?

An Operations Accountant's salary grows with experience: an Operations Accountant (0-2 years)earns $61,906, an Accountant II (2-4 years)earns $71,956, an Accountant III (4-7 years)earns $83,396, an Accountant IV (7+ years)earns $99,400, an Accountant V (7-10 years)earns $140,126,

What are the highest paying states for an Operations Accountant?

Operations Accountant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Operations Accountant roles are District of Columbia $68,080, California $67,822, Massachusetts $66,918. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Operations Accountant roles make?

Salaries for Operations Accountant level roles vary by specialization: Accountant/Operations Manager: $117,025; Oil & Gas Revenue Accountant IV: $104,100; Production Revenue Accountant IV: $104,074; Oil & Gas Revenue Accountant III: $87,800; Production Revenue Accountant III: $87,776.

Operations Accountant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Operations Accountant make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operations Accountant in Delaware is $62,270 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,731
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,047 to $67,222
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,291

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Operations Accountant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,222	$5,602	$1,293	$32
Average	$62,270	$5,189	$1,197	$30
25th Percentile	$57,047	$4,754	$1,097	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Operations Accountant Salaries

An Operations Accountant'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 Operations Accountant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operations Accountant'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): $61,906
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,956
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,396
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,400
Expert (over 8 years): $140,126

Levels	Salary
Operation... Level Operations Accountant	$61,906
Accountan... Level Operations Accountant	$71,956
Accountan... Level Operations Accountant	$83,396
Accountan... Level Operations Accountant	$99,400
Accountan... Level Operations Accountant	$140,126

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How Do Operations Accountant 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 Operations Accountants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,080.
California: $67,822.
Massachusetts: $66,918.

District of Columbia $68,080 California $67,822 Massachusetts $66,918 Washington $66,672 New Jersey $66,648 Alaska $66,562 Connecticut $65,713 New York $65,369

Hawaii $64,268 Rhode Island $63,751 Maryland $63,401 Minnesota $62,921 Colorado $62,737 Illinois $62,675 Oregon $62,442 Delaware $62,270

New Hampshire $62,161 Virginia $61,919 Pennsylvania $61,212 Nevada $60,855 North Dakota $60,739 Michigan $60,554 Wisconsin $60,486 Vermont $60,351

Texas $59,976 Maine $59,951 Arizona $59,915 Ohio $59,872 Georgia $59,306 Indiana $59,023 Wyoming $58,968 Utah $58,882

Iowa $58,845 Kansas $58,550 Louisiana $58,463 North Carolina $58,433 Missouri $58,420 Florida $58,181 Montana $58,051 Nebraska $57,929

Kentucky $57,861 South Carolina $57,615 Tennessee $57,461 Idaho $57,400 New Mexico $56,951 Oklahoma $56,852 Alabama $56,490 South Dakota $55,881

Arkansas $55,549 West Virginia $55,371 Mississippi $54,836

Top Paying Cities for Operations Accountants

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:

Lincoln: $61,989
Little Creek: $62,443
Magnolia: $62,353

Lincoln, DE $61,989 Little Creek, DE $62,443 Magnolia, DE $62,353 Milford, DE $62,147 Marydel, DE $62,249 Millsboro, DE $61,729 Millville, DE $61,824 Milton, DE $61,931

Nassau, DE $61,976 Ocean View, DE $61,814 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,933 Seaford, DE $61,968 Selbyville, DE $61,711 Smyrna, DE $62,486 Viola, DE $62,198 Woodside, DE $62,366

Bear, DE $62,222 Newark, DE $62,198 Claymont, DE $62,326 Delaware City, DE $62,260 Hockessin, DE $62,193 Kirkwood, DE $62,249 Middletown, DE $62,273 Montchanin, DE $62,207

New Castle, DE $62,216 Odessa, DE $62,303 Port Penn, DE $62,345 Rockland, DE $62,213 Saint Georges, DE $62,253 Townsend, DE $62,349 Winterthur, DE $62,220 Lewes, DE $61,955

Wilmington, DE $62,196 Dover, DE $62,443 Dover Afb, DE $62,114 Bethany Beach, DE $61,749 Bethel, DE $61,813 Bridgeville, DE $61,958 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,267 Cheswold, DE $62,423

Clayton, DE $62,425 Dagsboro, DE $61,706 Delmar, DE $61,607 Ellendale, DE $61,794 Felton, DE $62,142 Fenwick Island, DE $61,719 Frankford, DE $61,612 Frederica, DE $62,203

Georgetown, DE $61,682 Greenwood, DE $61,968 Harbeson, DE $61,748 Harrington, DE $62,063 Hartly, DE $62,256 Houston, DE $61,974 Kenton, DE $62,428 Laurel, DE $61,645

Yorklyn, DE $62,211

Operations Accountant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Operations Accountant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 110% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Operations Accountant positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Operations Accountant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Operations Accountant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$84,064	$40.0	35%
Financial Services	$80,950	$39.0	30%
Biotechnology	$77,837	$37.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$77,837	$37.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$74,724	$36.0	20%

Operations Accountant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operations Accountant'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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$57,047

Average $62,270/year

$67,222

$4,754

Average $5,189/month

$5,602

$1,097

Average $1,197/week

$1,293

$27

Average $30/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,222	$5,602	$1,293	$32
Average	$62,270	$5,189	$1,197	$30
25th Percentile	$57,047	$4,754	$1,097	$27

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