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What is a space operations and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreSpace OperationsUS Average
Salary
4.1

Avg. Salary $51,953

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
2.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.62%

Asian 4.35%

Black or African American 6.38%

Hispanic or Latino 11.35%

Unknown 6.07%

White 71.23%

Gender

female 24.53%

male 75.47%

Age - 34
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 34

Key steps to become a space operations

  1. Explore space operations education requirements

    Most common space operations degrees

    Bachelor's

    48.6 %

    Associate

    25.7 %

    Master's

    14.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific space operations skills

    SkillsPercentages
    NASA100.00%
  3. Research space operations duties and responsibilities

    • Manage $120k annual budget while working closely with the COTR to ensure financial responsibility.
    • Manage $120k annual budget while working closely with the COTR to ensure financial responsibility.
    • Conduct comprehensive analysis of ship baseline installation packages for C5I modernization and resolution of configuration control and interoperability issues.
  4. Apply for space operations jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a space operations job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

How did you land your first space operations job

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Average space operations salary

The average space operations salary in the United States is $51,953 per year or $25 per hour. Space operations salaries range between $24,000 and $109,000 per year.

Average space operations salary
$51,953 Yearly
$24.98 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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