Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager in the United States is $91,137 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,478
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,196 to $96,026
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,145
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Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $96,026 $8,002 $1,847 $46
Average $91,137 $7,595 $1,753 $44
25th Percentile $81,196 $6,766 $1,561 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager Salaries

An Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager'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 Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager'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): $86,077
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $86,627
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,376
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,819
  • Expert (over 8 years): $92,365
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager$86,077
Intermediate Level Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager$86,627
Senior Level Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager$89,376
Specialist Level Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager$91,819
Expert Level Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager$92,365
$86,077 0 yr
$86,627 < 2 yrs
$89,376 2-4 yrs
$91,819 5-8 yrs
$92,365 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager 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 Assistant Program Manager/Operations Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $100,907.
  • California: $100,524.
  • Massachusetts: $99,184.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Program Manager/Operations Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $114,951
  • San Francisco: $113,821
  • Oakland: $111,296

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Being Resilient (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Resilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences. Being resilient means that when we do fail, we bounce back, we have the strength to learn the lessons we need to learn.
  • Maintenance Planning (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Designing, implementing, and managing maintenance plans to help increase efficiency while delivering safer and more cost-effective operations.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Being Resilient 12.5%
Maintenance Planning 12.5%
Purchasing 12.5%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager's salary.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
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Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager'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

Salary Trends for Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager

Salaries for an Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $82,723 in 2023 to around $83,136 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Program Manager/Operations Manager Over Time

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2024 $83,530
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