Opening Closing Associate Salary in the United States

How much does an Opening Closing Associate make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Opening Closing Associate in the United States is $36,767 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, an Opening Closing Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,391
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,309 to $44,422
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,160
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Opening Closing Associate Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,422 $3,702 $854 $21
Average $36,767 $3,064 $707 $18
25th Percentile $33,309 $2,776 $641 $16
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Opening&amp Closing Team Member

McDonald's - Marietta, OH

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Key Factors That Influence Opening Closing Associate Salaries

An Opening Closing Associate'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 Opening Closing Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Opening Closing Associate'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): $34,902
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $35,419
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,356
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $37,045
  • Expert (over 8 years): $37,160
Levels Salary
Entry Level Opening Closing Associate$34,902
Intermediate Level Opening Closing Associate$35,419
Senior Level Opening Closing Associate$36,356
Specialist Level Opening Closing Associate$37,045
Expert Level Opening Closing Associate$37,160
$34,902 0 yr
$35,419 < 2 yrs
$36,356 2-4 yrs
$37,045 5-8 yrs
$37,160 > 8 yrs
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How Do Opening Closing Associate 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 Opening Closing Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $40,709.
  • California: $40,554.
  • Massachusetts: $40,014.

Top Paying Cities for Opening Closing Associates

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: $46,374
  • San Francisco: $45,918
  • Oakland: $44,900

What Skills Can Increase an Opening Closing Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 33.36% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Store Management (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Store management is the activity of running and monitoring all operations in a store. Its main responsibilities include working with employees, creating work schedules, communicating with suppliers, and dealing with customer complaints.
  • Pricing (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): Pricing is a process of fixing the value that a manufacturer will receive in the exchange of services and goods.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 33.36%
Store Management 1.57%
Pricing 1.26%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Opening Closing Associate's salary.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Pricing: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Satisfaction
$46,694
27%
Listening
$41,179
12%
Pricing
$39,708
8%
Leadership
$38,973
6%
Planning
$38,238
4%
Customer Sales
$38,238
4%
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Opening Closing Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Opening Closing Associate'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 Opening Closing Associate

Salaries for an Opening Closing Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $36,799 in 2023 to around $36,881 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Opening Closing Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Opening Closing Associate Over Time

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