Operations Support Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Operations Support Technician make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Operations Support Technician in the United States is $49,783 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,032
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,741 to $55,147
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,971
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Operations Support Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,147 $4,596 $1,061 $27
Average $49,783 $4,149 $957 $24
25th Percentile $46,741 $3,895 $899 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Operations Support Technician Salaries

An Operations Support Technician'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 Operations Support Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operations Support Technician'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): $38,808
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,055
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,913
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,191
  • Expert (over 8 years): $91,026
Levels Salary
Technical... Level Operations Support Technician$38,808
Operation... Level Operations Support Technician$50,055
Technical... Level Operations Support Technician$56,913
Technical... Level Operations Support Technician$77,191
Technical... Level Operations Support Technician$91,026
$38,808 0 yr
$50,055 < 2 yrs
$56,913 2-4 yrs
$77,191 5-8 yrs
$91,026 > 8 yrs
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How Do Operations Support Technician 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 Support Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $55,119.
  • California: $54,910.
  • Massachusetts: $54,178.

Top Paying Cities for Operations Support Technicians

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: $62,791
  • San Francisco: $62,173
  • Oakland: $60,794

What Skills Can Increase an Operations Support Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 14.99% 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.
  • Call Center (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): A call centre or call center is a managed capability that can be centralised or remote that is used for receiving or transmitting a large volume of enquiries by telephone.
  • Android (Mentioned in 1% Job Postings): Android OS is a Linux-based mobile operating system that primarily runs on smartphones and tablets.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 14.99%
Call Center 2.08%
Android 1%
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 Operations Support Technician's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
$55,756
12%
Leadership
$55,756
12%
Initiative
$54,263
9%
Collaboration
$54,263
9%
Time Management
$53,765
8%
Installation
$53,267
7%
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How Education impacts an Operations Support Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Operations Support Technicians enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Operations Support Technician with a No Diploma is between $45,305 and $48,465).

Operations Support Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Operations Support Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 100.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Operations Support Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operations Support Technician'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 Operations Support Technician

Salaries for an Operations Support Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,049 in 2023 to around $45,984 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Operations Support Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Operations Support Technician Over Time

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2023
$46,049
2024
$46,163
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$45,984
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2024 $46,163
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