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Operations representative salary

Average operations representative salary

$38,127

$18.33 hourly rate

Entry-level operations representative salary
$26,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Operations Representative Salary

The average salary for an Operations Representative is $38,127 per year, equating to approximately $18 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, industry, and individual experience. For instance, operations representatives in high-demand areas may see salaries exceeding the national average.

Where Can an Operations Representative Earn More?

To maximize earning potential, consider relocating to states known for higher salaries. For example, operations representatives in states with a high cost of living or significant corporate presence typically earn more. Additionally, industries such as technology, finance, and healthcare often offer competitive compensation packages.

Highest Paying Industries

  • Information Technology
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Healthcare

Understanding salary trends and industry demands can assist prospective candidates in making informed career choices. By researching salary estimates across various roles, candidates can better position themselves for higher-paying opportunities in the field.

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Where can an Operations Representative earn more?

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Northern Trust$83,883
Syracuse University$42,185

Operations representative salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for an operations representative typically falls between $38,127 and $62,934.
zippia
$38,127yearly
glassdoor[1]
$48,483yearly
comparably[2]
$47,190yearly
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$62,934yearly

Average operations representative salary by state

The average operations representative salary in New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average operations representative salary states are Arkansas, Montana, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for operations representatives

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Pennsylvania$49,714$23.90
2New Jersey$44,583$21.43
3Rhode Island$40,533$19.49
4Wisconsin$43,119$20.73
5New York$52,364$25.18
6Hawaii$45,317$21.79
7California$48,361$23.25
8Maine$38,378$18.45
9Delaware$44,263$21.28
10Maryland$48,818$23.47
11Texas$38,223$18.38
12Michigan$39,358$18.92
13New Hampshire$43,010$20.68
14Massachusetts$45,268$21.76
15Washington$39,115$18.81
16North Carolina$38,029$18.28
17Nevada$36,756$17.67
18Utah$35,827$17.22
19Oregon$37,503$18.03
20Vermont$36,441$17.52
21Connecticut$41,680$20.04
22Louisiana$37,770$18.16
23West Virginia$36,557$17.58
24Virginia$40,912$19.67
25District of Columbia$44,287$21.29
26Alaska$36,031$17.32
27Minnesota$36,119$17.36
28Iowa$35,515$17.07
29Kansas$35,053$16.85
30Georgia$35,074$16.86
31Ohio$33,826$16.26
32Florida$33,034$15.88
33South Dakota$33,826$16.26
34Illinois$37,427$17.99
35Kentucky$33,700$16.20
36Nebraska$34,470$16.57
37Arkansas$32,466$15.61
38Tennessee$32,801$15.77
39Arizona$35,237$16.94
40Colorado$35,929$17.27
41Indiana$32,734$15.74
42Montana$31,958$15.36
43Alabama$32,502$15.63
44South Carolina$32,749$15.74
45Missouri$33,572$16.14
46North Dakota$32,526$15.64
47Wyoming$29,367$14.12
48Idaho$30,477$14.65
49Mississippi$33,081$15.90
50Oklahoma$31,049$14.93
51New Mexico$30,681$14.75

Highest paying cities for operations representatives

The highest-paying cities for operations representatives are New York, NY, San Leandro, CA, and Silver Spring, MD.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York, NY$52,724$25.35
2San Leandro, CA$50,209$24.14
3Silver Spring, MD$48,302$23.22
4Pittsburgh, PA$45,270$21.76
5East Brunswick, NJ$44,683$21.48
6Green Bay, WI$43,631$20.98
7Hartford, CT$41,105$19.76
8Bellevue, WA$39,198$18.85
9San Antonio, TX$38,883$18.69
10Lewiston, ME$38,038$18.29
11Chicago, IL$37,617$18.09
12Charlotte, NC$37,513$18.04
13Las Vegas, NV$36,678$17.63
14Saint Paul, MN$36,182$17.40
15Lakewood, CO$35,989$17.30
16Lehi, UT$35,696$17.16
17Kansas City, KS$35,301$16.97
18Phoenix, AZ$35,262$16.95
19West Des Moines, IA$35,115$16.88
20Atlanta, GA$35,043$16.85

Operations representative salary details

An operations representative's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $55,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is an operations representative's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$55,000$4,583$26
75th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
Average$38,127$3,177$18
25th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15
10th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13

Highest paying operations representative jobs

The highest paying types of operations representatives are senior advisor, principal consultant, and business developer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Business Developer$101,635$8,470$48.86193,469
Business Internship$35,282$2,940$16.9697,196
Business Development Consultant$85,153$7,096$40.94168,111
Principal Consultant$116,478$9,706$56.00143,753
Contractor/Consultant$84,811$7,068$40.7764,573
Business Development Internship$33,146$2,762$15.94147,302

Top companies hiring operations representatives now:

  1. Citi jobs (93)
  2. Chevron jobs (23)
  3. MetLife jobs (25)
  4. Lockheed Martin jobs (67)
  5. Fidelity Investments jobs (150)

Which companies pay operations representatives the most?

Operations representative salaries at Northern Trust and Texas Instruments are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average operations representative salary at companies like Bloomberg and CrowdStrike are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Northern Trust$83,883$40.33
2Texas Instruments$77,123$37.08
3Bloomberg$65,515$31.50
4CrowdStrike$64,499$31.01
5BNY Mellon$58,353$28.05
6Santander Bank$57,853$27.81
7Corsair$54,801$26.35
8Alliant Energy$52,540$25.26
9Altice USA$51,315$24.67
10UGI$49,550$23.82
11City and County of Denver Government$45,996$22.11
12Northrop Grumman$45,888$22.06
13New York Life Insurance$45,777$22.01
14Harley-Davidson$45,756$22.00
15Beacon Hill Staffing Group$45,217$21.74
16PerkinElmer$44,903$21.59
17Chevron$43,295$20.81
18Dice$42,583$20.47
19PepsiCo$42,269$20.32
20Syracuse University$42,185$20.28

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Operations Representative salary by industry

The average operations representative salary varies across industries:

  • The average operations representative salary in the technology industry is $38,148, the highest of any industry.
  • The average operations representative salary in the finance industry is $37,735.
  • Operations representatives in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $34,590, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for operations representatives

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$38,148$18.34
2Finance$37,735$18.14
3Utilities$37,585$18.07
4Health Care$36,294$17.45
5Retail$35,983$17.30
6Transportation$35,798$17.21
7Insurance$35,151$16.90
8Hospitality$34,590$16.63

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Operations representative salary trends

The average operations representative salary has risen by $5,612 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average operations representative earned $32,515 annually, but today, they earn $38,127 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for operations representatives over the last decade.

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Average operations representative salary over time

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Operations representative salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$38,100$18.33+3.8%
2024$36,700$17.63+2.3%
2023$35,800$17.22+0.7%
2022$35,600$17.09+1.4%
2021$35,100$16.86+1.3%

Recently added operations representative salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Ryder System Inc.Sales and Operations RepresentativeMiami, FL06/30/2025$41,740
NtrsREP, CS Invest OPSTempe, AZ06/30/2025$41,040
Museum of ScienceOperations Representative #207Boston, MA06/29/2025$40,404
EquitableUnderwriting Operations Representative (Hybrid)Charlotte, NC06/28/2025$40,000
Caesars EntertainmentMarketing Operations Representative-(Horseshoe Hammond)Hammond, IN06/27/2025$35,479
Canandaigua National CorporationLoan Operations Representative IICanandaigua, NY06/26/2025$38,610
Shared Service SolutionsDeposit Operations RepresentativeBaltimore, MD06/26/2025$42,637
Uber FreightOS&D Operations RepresentativeChicago, IL06/25/2025$54,950
Dba Dufresne Spencer GroupCore Operations RepresentativeHouma, LA06/25/2025$31,305
City National CorporationImplementation Operations Representative IIILos Angeles, CA06/24/2025$37,566

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