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Job outlook for assistant operations officers in the United States
Assistant operations officer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected assistant operations officer job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 189,200 new jobs for assistant operations officers are projected over the next decade.
Assistant operations officer salaries have increased 4% for assistant operations officers in the last 5 years.
There are over 18,067 assistant operations officers currently employed in the United States.
There are 175,114 active assistant operations officer job openings in the US.
The average assistant operations officer salary is $59,412.
Are assistant operations officer jobs in demand?
Assistant operations officer job and salary trends over time
Assistant operations officer jobs over time
Assistant operations officer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,067 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 14,948 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 15,157 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 14,490 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 13,729 | 0.00% |
Average assistant operations officer salary over time
Assistant operations officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,412 | $28.56 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $57,767 | $27.77 | --0.1% |
| 2023 | $57,853 | $27.81 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $57,554 | $27.67 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $56,924 | $27.37 | +1.6% |
Assistant operations officer jobs by state
Most common states for assistant operations officers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 354 | 47% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 2,534 | 45% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 519 | 39% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 371 | 39% |
| 5 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 653 | 38% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 333 | 38% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,169 | 37% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 4,100 | 32% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 616 | 32% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,265 | 31% |
| 11 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 416 | 31% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,573 | 30% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 2,226 | 30% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,031 | 30% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,935 | 29% |
| 16 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 303 | 29% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,926 | 28% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,888 | 28% |
| 19 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,718 | 28% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 294 | 28% |
Most common cities for assistant operations officers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Monica | 2 | 2% | $64,702 |
| 2 | Palo Alto | 1 | 1% | $78,340 |
| 3 | Riverside | 1 | 0% | $63,657 |
Assistant Operations Officer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of assistant operations officer experts
Murray State University
Sonoma State University
Dr. Ben Littlepage
ProfessorMurray State University
Educational Administration And Supervision
What will help Assistant Operations Officers increase their earning potential?
Dr. Ben Littlepage: Salary is maximized when leaders are sought after. Leaders who pursue meaningful experiences and remain 'market ready' are viewed as an asset to any organization. Leaders must carefully consider where the field is moving and respond.
Craig Nathanson Ph.D.
Adjunct LecturerSonoma State University
School of Business & Economics
What type of skills will young Assistant Operations Officers need?
Craig Nathanson Ph.D.: I see the essential human skills gaining importance to build a new post-covid work life. These include creativity, leading and working in teams, writing, speaking, being self-aware, and lowering bias and networking; career branding as critical areas for graduates to focus on now.