Ad Operations Salary in the United States

How much does an Ad Operations make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Ad Operations in the United States is $67,715 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,885
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,174 to $74,609
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,219
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Ad Operations Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,609 $6,217 $1,435 $36
Average $67,715 $5,643 $1,302 $33
25th Percentile $61,174 $5,098 $1,176 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Ad Operations Salaries

An Ad Operations'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Ad Operations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ad Operations'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): $66,197
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $66,391
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,878
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,907
  • Expert (over 8 years): $72,124
Levels Salary
Entry Level Ad Operations$66,197
Intermediate Level Ad Operations$66,391
Senior Level Ad Operations$68,878
Specialist Level Ad Operations$71,907
Expert Level Ad Operations$72,124
$66,197 0 yr
$66,391 < 2 yrs
$68,878 2-4 yrs
$71,907 5-8 yrs
$72,124 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Ad Operations

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: $85,409
  • San Francisco: $84,569
  • Oakland: $82,693

What Skills Can Increase an Ad Operations's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 2.79% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 3.77% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Mentioned in 1.58% Job Postings): It is used to provide urgent treatment to cardiac emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke, myocardial infarction, and other conditions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 2.79%
Patient Care 3.77%
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 1.58%
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 Ad Operations's salary.
  • Stress Testing: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Cardiology: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Blood Pressure: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Stress Testing
$75,840
12%
Cardiology
$73,809
9%
Blood Pressure
$69,746
3%
Patient Education
$69,069
2%
Sports Medicine
$68,392
1%
Exercise Physiology
$68,392
1%
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How Education impacts an Ad Operations's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Ad Operations enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Ad Operations with a Bachelor's Degree is between $57,518 and $61,785).

Ad Operations Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ad Operations
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 0.3%
Associates 0.8%
Bachelors 41.6%
Masters 55.1%
Doctorate 2.2%
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Ad Operations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ad Operations'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 Ad Operations

Salaries for an Ad Operations can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $94,293 in 2023 to around $91,263 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ad Operations salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Ad Operations Over Time

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2023
$94,293
2024
$94,453
2025
$91,263
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2024 $94,453
2025 $91,263
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