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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Operations Specialist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Operations Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 26% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Operations Specialist's salary?

An Assistant Operations Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $60,249 for beginners, reaching about $86,931 at mid-level, and approach $95,652 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Operations Specialist?

Assistant Operations Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Operations Specialist roles are District of Columbia $89,954, California $89,613, Massachusetts $88,419. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Operations Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Operations Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Director Of Operations: $182,679; Assistant Operations Manager: $92,297; Terminal Operations Specialist III: $75,046; Terminal Operations Specialist II: $67,677; Operations Specialist: $65,489.

Assistant Operations Specialist Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Operations Specialist make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Operations Specialist in New Mexico is $75,249 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,417
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,190 to $80,571
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,853

10% $59,853

50% (Median) $75,249

90% $85,417

Assistant Operations Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,571	$6,714	$1,549	$39
Average	$75,249	$6,271	$1,447	$36
25th Percentile	$67,190	$5,599	$1,292	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Operations Specialist Salaries

An Assistant Operations Specialist'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 Operations Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Operations Specialist'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): $60,249
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,140
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,931
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,728
Expert (over 8 years): $95,652

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
System Documentation Specialist I	less than 1 year	$60,249
Assistant Operations Specialist	1-2 years	$74,140
System Documentation Specialist III	2-4 years	$86,931
System Documentation Specialist IV	5-8 years	$109,728
System Documentation Supervisor	over 8 years	$95,652

How Do Assistant Operations Specialist 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 Operations Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,954.
California: $89,613.
Massachusetts: $88,419.

District of Columbia $89,954 California $89,613 Massachusetts $88,419 Washington $88,094 New Jersey $88,061 Alaska $87,947 Connecticut $86,826 New York $86,371

Hawaii $84,917 Rhode Island $84,235 Maryland $83,772 Minnesota $83,138 Colorado $82,894 Illinois $82,813 Oregon $82,504 Delaware $82,277

New Hampshire $82,134 Virginia $81,814 Pennsylvania $80,879 Nevada $80,408 North Dakota $80,254 Michigan $80,010 Wisconsin $79,921 Vermont $79,742

Texas $79,246 Maine $79,214 Arizona $79,165 Ohio $79,108 Georgia $78,361 Indiana $77,987 Wyoming $77,914 Utah $77,800

Iowa $77,751 Kansas $77,361 Louisiana $77,248 North Carolina $77,207 Missouri $77,191 Florida $76,874 Montana $76,703 Nebraska $76,541

Kentucky $76,451 South Carolina $76,126 Tennessee $75,923 Idaho $75,842 New Mexico $75,249 Oklahoma $75,119 Alabama $74,640 South Dakota $73,835

Arkansas $73,397 West Virginia $73,161 Mississippi $72,454

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Operations Specialist

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:

Algodones: $76,050
Belen: $75,627
Bernalillo: $76,185

Algodones, NM $76,050

Belen, NM $75,627

Bernalillo, NM $76,185

Bluewater, NM $74,585

Bosque, NM $75,071

Casa Blanca, NM $75,241

Cedar Crest, NM $76,248

Cedarvale, NM $73,258

Cerrillos, NM $76,105

Claunch, NM $72,987

Coyote, NM $74,984

Cuba, NM $74,864

Cubero, NM $75,407

Edgewood, NM $75,908

Estancia, NM $75,003

Gallina, NM $74,592

Counselor, NM $74,638

Grants, NM $74,500

Milan, NM $74,798

Isleta, NM $76,316

Jarales, NM $75,554

Jemez Pueblo, NM $75,684

Jemez Springs, NM $75,451

Laguna, NM $75,776

La Jara, NM $74,780

La Joya, NM $74,607

Lindrith, NM $74,517

Los Lunas, NM $76,027

Mcintosh, NM $75,415

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $74,913

Moriarty, NM $75,162

Mountainair, NM $74,351

Nageezi, NM $74,539

New Laguna, NM $75,371

Paguate, NM $75,422

Pena Blanca, NM $76,264

Peralta, NM $76,148

Placitas, NM $76,186

Ponderosa, NM $75,589

Prewitt, NM $74,562

Regina, NM $74,614

Sandia Park, NM $76,057

Corrales, NM $76,343

San Fidel, NM $74,965

San Rafael, NM $74,645

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $76,057

San Ysidro, NM $75,955

Stanley, NM $75,151

Tijeras, NM $76,066

Tome, NM $75,926

Torreon, NM $75,673

Veguita, NM $75,065

Willard, NM $74,217

Youngsville, NM $75,005

Bosque Farms, NM $76,287

Clines Corners, NM $74,697

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $76,115

Cochiti Lake, NM $76,214

Albuquerque, NM $76,386

Kirtland Afb, NM $76,386

Rio Rancho, NM $76,261

Gallup, NM $74,670

Brimhall, NM $74,459

Church Rock, NM $74,494

Continental Divide, NM $74,441

Crownpoint, NM $74,503

Fence Lake, NM $74,171

Fort Wingate, NM $74,468

Gamerco, NM $74,593

Mentmore, NM $74,478

Mexican Springs, NM $74,469

Ramah, NM $74,332

Rehoboth, NM $74,519

Thoreau, NM $74,523

Tohatchi, NM $74,454

Vanderwagen, NM $74,469

Zuni, NM $74,451

Navajo, NM $74,553

Jamestown, NM $74,367

Pinehill, NM $74,275

Sheep Springs, NM $74,535

Smith Lake, NM $74,813

Yatahey, NM $74,508

Farmington, NM $74,866

Aztec, NM $75,004

Blanco, NM $74,654

Bloomfield, NM $74,566

Flora Vista, NM $74,943

Fruitland, NM $74,475

Kirtland, NM $74,944

La Plata, NM $74,971

Navajo Dam, NM $74,938

Shiprock, NM $74,834

Waterflow, NM $74,796

Newcomb, NM $74,489

Sanostee, NM $74,536

Santa Fe, NM $76,776

Abiquiu, NM $74,676

Alcalde, NM $75,977

Amalia, NM $74,562

Arroyo Hondo, NM $74,458

Arroyo Seco, NM $74,544

Canjilon, NM $74,445

Canones, NM $75,124

Carson, NM $74,743

Cebolla, NM $74,489

Cerro, NM $74,511

Chama, NM $74,816

Chamisal, NM $75,775

Chimayo, NM $76,308

Cordova, NM $76,178

Costilla, NM $74,875

Taos Ski Valley, NM $74,307

Dixon, NM $75,703

Dulce, NM $74,814

El Prado, NM $74,610

El Rito, NM $74,952

Embudo, NM $75,314

Espanola, NM $76,215

Glorieta, NM $76,481

Hernandez, NM $75,506

Ilfeld, NM $75,775

La Madera, NM $74,820

Lamy, NM $76,189

Llano, NM $75,622

Los Alamos, NM $76,369

White Rock, NM $76,513

Medanales, NM $75,590

Ojo Caliente, NM $75,146

Los Ojos, NM $74,632

Pecos, NM $76,243

Penasco, NM $75,341

Petaca, NM $74,376

Questa, NM $74,590

Ranchos De Taos, NM $74,983

Red River, NM $74,377

Ribera, NM $74,856

Rowe, NM $75,846

San Cristobal, NM $74,375

San Jose, NM $75,659

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $76,029

Santa Cruz, NM $76,282

Serafina, NM $74,666

Taos, NM $74,566

Tererro, NM $76,486

Tesuque, NM $76,776

Tierra Amarilla, NM $74,566

Trampas, NM $75,279

Tres Piedras, NM $74,356

Truchas, NM $75,966

Vadito, NM $75,242

Valdez, NM $74,431

Vallecitos, NM $74,372

Velarde, NM $75,589

Villanueva, NM $74,711

Spaceport City, NM $73,188

Las Vegas, NM $74,077

Angel Fire, NM $74,296

Anton Chico, NM $73,949

Buena Vista, NM $74,628

Chacon, NM $74,681

Cimarron, NM $74,180

Cleveland, NM $75,211

Eagle Nest, NM $74,236

Guadalupita, NM $74,566

Holman, NM $75,019

La Loma, NM $73,825

Maxwell, NM $74,205

Miami, NM $74,045

Mills, NM $73,782

Montezuma, NM $75,593

Mora, NM $75,316

Mosquero, NM $73,717

Ocate, NM $74,125

Ojo Feliz, NM $74,320

Rainsville, NM $74,646

Raton, NM $74,392

Rociada, NM $75,631

Roy, NM $73,798

Sapello, NM $74,974

Solano, NM $73,708

Springer, NM $74,012

Ute Park, NM $74,215

Valmora, NM $74,015

Wagon Mound, NM $73,930

Watrous, NM $74,040

Socorro, NM $73,869

Aragon, NM $74,092

Datil, NM $73,787

Lemitar, NM $74,212

Luna, NM $74,224

Magdalena, NM $73,792

Pie Town, NM $74,038

Polvadera, NM $74,391

Quemado, NM $74,192

Reserve, NM $74,059

San Acacia, NM $74,514

San Antonio, NM $73,460

Truth Or Consequences, NM $73,444

Arrey, NM $73,432

Caballo, NM $73,483

Derry, NM $73,109

Elephant Butte, NM $73,635

Garfield, NM $72,897

Hatch, NM $71,729

Monticello, NM $73,440

Rincon, NM $71,316

Salem, NM $72,669

Williamsburg, NM $73,537

Winston, NM $73,494

Las Cruces, NM $70,382

White Sands Missile Range, NM $70,613

Santa Teresa, NM $71,127

Playas, NM $73,784

Animas, NM $73,965

Anthony, NM $71,110

Arenas Valley, NM $73,834

Bayard, NM $73,766

Berino, NM $70,787

Buckhorn, NM $73,843

Santa Clara, NM $73,895

Chamberino, NM $70,861

Cliff, NM $73,757

Columbus, NM $73,559

Deming, NM $73,576

Dona Ana, NM $70,385

Fairacres, NM $70,595

Faywood, NM $73,542

Fort Bayard, NM $73,825

Gila, NM $73,648

Glenwood, NM $73,706

Hachita, NM $73,559

Hanover, NM $73,574

Hillsboro, NM $73,424

Hurley, NM $73,717

La Mesa, NM $71,729

Lordsburg, NM $73,730

Mesilla, NM $70,384

Mesilla Park, NM $70,391

Mesquite, NM $70,451

Mimbres, NM $73,633

Mule Creek, NM $73,832

Organ, NM $70,428

Pinos Altos, NM $73,756

Radium Springs, NM $70,412

Redrock, NM $73,568

Rodeo, NM $74,059

San Miguel, NM $70,425

Silver City, NM $73,756

Sunland Park, NM $70,748

Tyrone, NM $73,975

Vado, NM $70,480

Chaparral, NM $71,369

Clovis, NM $73,615

Cannon Afb, NM $73,453

Broadview, NM $73,401

Causey, NM $73,275

Crossroads, NM $73,101

Dora, NM $73,449

Elida, NM $73,144

Floyd, NM $73,322

Fort Sumner, NM $73,262

Grady, NM $73,470

House, NM $73,412

Kenna, NM $73,145

Lingo, NM $73,270

Melrose, NM $73,424

Milnesand, NM $73,115

Pep, NM $73,215

Portales, NM $73,483

Rogers, NM $73,236

Saint Vrain, NM $73,471

Taiban, NM $73,237

Texico, NM $73,500

Yeso, NM $72,972

Roswell, NM $73,056

Artesia, NM $73,201

Caprock, NM $73,052

Carlsbad, NM $73,249

Dexter, NM $73,108

Eunice, NM $73,314

Hagerman, NM $73,145

Hobbs, NM $73,421

Hope, NM $72,877

Jal, NM $73,228

Lake Arthur, NM $73,024

Lakewood, NM $73,133

Loco Hills, NM $73,267

Loving, NM $73,230

Lovington, NM $73,350

Mcdonald, NM $73,150

Malaga, NM $73,159

Maljamar, NM $73,087

Monument, NM $73,259

Tatum, NM $73,198

Whites City, NM $73,320

Carrizozo, NM $72,710

Alamogordo, NM $72,478

Alto, NM $72,721

Bent, NM $72,492

Capitan, NM $72,552

Cloudcroft, NM $72,484

Corona, NM $73,026

Encino, NM $73,613

Fort Stanton, NM $72,582

Glencoe, NM $72,530

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $72,470

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $72,470

Hondo, NM $72,597

La Luz, NM $72,470

Lincoln, NM $72,386

Mayhill, NM $72,634

Mescalero, NM $72,503

Nogal, NM $72,814

Orogrande, NM $72,507

Picacho, NM $72,582

Pinon, NM $72,855

Ruidoso, NM $72,859

Ruidoso Downs, NM $72,760

Sacramento, NM $72,535

San Patricio, NM $72,621

Sunspot, NM $72,470

Timberon, NM $72,627

Tinnie, NM $72,539

Tularosa, NM $72,518

Vaughn, NM $73,316

Weed, NM $72,626

Tucumcari, NM $73,680

Amistad, NM $73,585

Bard, NM $73,467

Capulin, NM $74,299

Clayton, NM $73,728

Conchas Dam, NM $73,795

Cuervo, NM $73,440

Des Moines, NM $74,006

Folsom, NM $74,120

Garita, NM $73,653

Gladstone, NM $73,801

Grenville, NM $73,787

Logan, NM $73,678

Mcalister, NM $73,449

Nara Visa, NM $73,503

Newkirk, NM $73,584

Quay, NM $73,626

San Jon, NM $73,548

Santa Rosa, NM $73,626

Sedan, NM $73,652

Trementina, NM $73,649

Assistant Operations Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Operations Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 26% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Operations Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Operations Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Operations Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$94,814	$46.0	26%
Aerospace & Defense	$82,021	$39.0	9%
Internet	$80,516	$39.0	7%
Healthcare	$79,764	$38.0	6%
Software & Networking	$79,764	$38.0	6%

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

Understanding how an Assistant Operations Specialist'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.

$67,190

Average $75,249/year

$80,571

$5,599

Average $6,271/month

$6,714

$1,292

Average $1,447/week

$1,549

$32

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,571	$6,714	$1,549	$39
Average	$75,249	$6,271	$1,447	$36
25th Percentile	$67,190	$5,599	$1,292	$32

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