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

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

How does experience change An Operations Assistant's salary?

An Operations Assistant's salary grows with experience: an Administrative Assistant I (0-1 years)earns $47,097, an Operations Assistant (1-3 years)earns $55,330, an Administrative Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $65,837, an Administrative Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $77,243,

What are the highest paying states for an Operations Assistant?

Operations Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Operations Assistant roles are District of Columbia $59,562, California $59,336, Massachusetts $58,546. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Operations Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Operations Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Retail Operations Assistant: $96,434; Assistant Operations Manager: $92,239; Operations Support Assistant: $76,781; Assistant Manager Of Operations: $65,540; Facility Operations Assistant: $57,941.

Operations Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Operations Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Operations Assistant in Rhode Island is $56,162 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,424
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,664 to $62,580
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,658

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Operations Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,580	$5,215	$1,203	$30
Average	$56,162	$4,680	$1,080	$27
25th Percentile	$50,664	$4,222	$974	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Operations Assistant Salaries

An Operations Assistant'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 Do Operations Assistant 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 Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,562.
California: $59,336.
Massachusetts: $58,546.

District of Columbia $59,562 California $59,336 Massachusetts $58,546 Washington $58,330 New Jersey $58,309 Alaska $58,234 Connecticut $57,491 New York $57,190

Hawaii $56,227 Rhode Island $55,775 Maryland $55,468 Minnesota $55,049 Colorado $54,887 Illinois $54,834 Oregon $54,629 Delaware $54,479

New Hampshire $54,384 Virginia $54,172 Pennsylvania $53,553 Nevada $53,241 North Dakota $53,139 Michigan $52,978 Wisconsin $52,919 Vermont $52,800

Texas $52,472 Maine $52,451 Arizona $52,418 Ohio $52,381 Georgia $51,886 Indiana $51,638 Wyoming $51,590 Utah $51,514

Iowa $51,482 Kansas $51,224 Louisiana $51,149 North Carolina $51,122 Missouri $51,111 Florida $50,901 Montana $50,788 Nebraska $50,681

Kentucky $50,621 South Carolina $50,406 Tennessee $50,272 Idaho $50,218 New Mexico $49,825 Oklahoma $49,739 Alabama $49,422 South Dakota $48,889

Arkansas $48,599 West Virginia $48,443 Mississippi $47,975

Top Paying Cities for Operations Assistants

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:

Adamsville: $56,690
Albion: $55,748
Ashaway: $56,905

Adamsville, RI $56,690 Albion, RI $55,748 Ashaway, RI $56,905 Barrington, RI $55,748 Block Island, RI $56,609 Bradford, RI $56,867 Bristol, RI $55,694 Carolina, RI $56,404

Charlestown, RI $56,464 Chepachet, RI $55,641 Clayville, RI $55,694 Coventry, RI $55,641 West Greenwich, RI $55,603 East Greenwich, RI $55,678 Exeter, RI $56,867 Fiskeville, RI $55,748

Forestdale, RI $55,694 Foster, RI $55,603 Glendale, RI $55,603 Greene, RI $56,227 Greenville, RI $55,748 Harmony, RI $55,732 Harrisville, RI $55,641 Hope, RI $55,748

Hope Valley, RI $56,905 Hopkinton, RI $56,921 Jamestown, RI $56,351 Kenyon, RI $56,851 Little Compton, RI $56,668 Manville, RI $55,748 Mapleville, RI $55,603 Newport, RI $56,361

Middletown, RI $56,598 North Kingstown, RI $55,587 North Scituate, RI $55,732 Oakland, RI $55,657 Pascoag, RI $55,624 Pawtucket, RI $55,748 Central Falls, RI $55,748 Cumberland, RI $55,748

Lincoln, RI $55,748 Portsmouth, RI $56,135 Prudence Island, RI $55,641 Rockville, RI $56,921 Saunderstown, RI $56,383 Shannock, RI $56,835 Slatersville, RI $55,694 Slocum, RI $56,383

Tiverton, RI $56,706 Wakefield, RI $56,324 Kingston, RI $56,335 Narragansett, RI $56,345 Peace Dale, RI $56,324 Warren, RI $55,732 Warwick, RI $55,748 Westerly, RI $56,937

West Kingston, RI $56,367 West Warwick, RI $55,748 Wood River Junction, RI $56,867 Woonsocket, RI $55,694 North Smithfield, RI $55,732 Wyoming, RI $56,851 Providence, RI $55,748 Cranston, RI $55,748

North Providence, RI $55,748 East Providence, RI $55,748 Riverside, RI $55,748 Rumford, RI $55,748 Smithfield, RI $55,748 Johnston, RI $55,748

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

Understanding how an Operations Assistant'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$50,664

Average $56,162/year

$62,580

$4,222

Average $4,680/month

$5,215

$974

Average $1,080/week

$1,203

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,580	$5,215	$1,203	$30
Average	$56,162	$4,680	$1,080	$27
25th Percentile	$50,664	$4,222	$974	$24

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