What are the main factors that influence an Associate Director IT Operations'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 Associate Director IT Operations?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Director IT Operations roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Director IT Operations's salary?

An Associate Director IT Operations's salary grows with experience: starting around $149,780 for beginners, reaching about $204,934 at mid-level, and approach $304,915 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Director IT Operations?

Associate Director IT Operations salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Director IT Operations roles are District of Columbia $234,745, California $233,855, Massachusetts $230,738. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Director IT Operations roles make?

Salaries for Associate Director IT Operations level roles vary by specialization: IT Solution Consulting Director: $231,378; Associate Director, IT: $211,786; Associate Director of IT: $211,621; IT Operations Director: $204,990; Director IT Infrastructure Operations: $194,100.

Associate Director IT Operations Salary in Vermont

How much does an Associate Director IT Operations make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Director IT Operations in Vermont is $208,095 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $100.

However, an Associate Director IT Operations's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $237,076
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $192,057 to $223,265
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $177,455

10% $177,455

50% (Median) $208,095

90% $237,076

Associate Director IT Operations Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$223,265	$18,605	$4,294	$107
Average	$208,095	$17,341	$4,002	$100
25th Percentile	$192,057	$16,005	$3,693	$92

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Director IT Operations Salaries

An Associate Director IT 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Director IT Operations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Director IT 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): $149,780
Early Career (1-2 years): $165,713
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $204,934
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $251,892
Expert (over 8 years): $304,915

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Information Technology Manager	less than 1 year	$149,780
Information Technology Senior Manager	1-2 years	$165,713
Associate Director IT Operations	2-4 years	$204,934
VP of Information Technology	5-8 years	$251,892
SVP of Information Technology	over 8 years	$304,915

How Do Associate Director IT Operations 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 Associate Director IT Operations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $234,745.
California: $233,855.
Massachusetts: $230,738.

District of Columbia $234,745 California $233,855 Massachusetts $230,738 Washington $229,890 New Jersey $229,805 Alaska $229,508 Connecticut $226,583 New York $225,395

Hawaii $221,600 Rhode Island $219,819 Maryland $218,611 Minnesota $216,957 Colorado $216,321 Illinois $216,109 Oregon $215,303 Delaware $214,710

New Hampshire $214,336 Virginia $213,501 Pennsylvania $211,063 Nevada $209,833 North Dakota $209,430 Michigan $208,794 Wisconsin $208,561 Vermont $208,095

Texas $206,801 Maine $206,717 Arizona $206,589 Ohio $206,441 Georgia $204,490 Indiana $203,515 Wyoming $203,324 Utah $203,027

Iowa $202,900 Kansas $201,883 Louisiana $201,586 North Carolina $201,480 Missouri $201,437 Florida $200,610 Montana $200,165 Nebraska $199,741

Kentucky $199,508 South Carolina $198,660 Tennessee $198,130 Idaho $197,918 New Mexico $196,370 Oklahoma $196,031 Alabama $194,780 South Dakota $192,681

Arkansas $191,536 West Virginia $190,921 Mississippi $189,077

Top Paying Cities for Associate Director IT 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:

Adamant: $213,003
Barre: $213,323
Cabot: $212,854

Adamant, VT $213,003

Barre, VT $213,323

Cabot, VT $212,854

Calais, VT $213,041

East Barre, VT $212,999

East Calais, VT $213,003

East Montpelier, VT $213,145

Eden, VT $212,863

Eden Mills, VT $212,670

Graniteville, VT $213,310

Hyde Park, VT $213,177

Johnson, VT $213,446

Lake Elmore, VT $212,939

Marshfield, VT $212,891

Moretown, VT $213,461

Morrisville, VT $213,435

Moscow, VT $213,544

Northfield, VT $213,200

Northfield Falls, VT $214,197

North Hyde Park, VT $213,162

North Montpelier, VT $212,948

Plainfield, VT $212,918

Roxbury, VT $212,558

South Barre, VT $213,571

Waterbury, VT $213,522

Stowe, VT $213,552

Waitsfield, VT $213,433

Warren, VT $213,035

Washington, VT $212,619

Waterbury Center, VT $213,516

Websterville, VT $213,276

Williamstown, VT $213,028

Wolcott, VT $212,912

Woodbury, VT $212,702

Worcester, VT $212,914

Rutland, VT $212,907

Belmont, VT $212,250

Benson, VT $212,248

Bomoseen, VT $212,583

Brandon, VT $212,740

Bridport, VT $212,763

Castleton, VT $212,623

Center Rutland, VT $212,770

Chittenden, VT $212,280

Cuttingsville, VT $212,206

Danby, VT $212,568

East Middlebury, VT $212,880

East Poultney, VT $212,592

East Wallingford, VT $212,360

Fair Haven, VT $212,437

Florence, VT $212,363

Forest Dale, VT $212,748

Gaysville, VT $211,398

Granville, VT $212,397

Hancock, VT $212,363

Hydeville, VT $212,609

Killington, VT $212,339

Middlebury, VT $213,209

Middletown Springs, VT $212,477

Mount Holly, VT $212,280

North Clarendon, VT $212,592

Orwell, VT $212,568

Pawlet, VT $212,645

Pittsfield, VT $212,462

Pittsford, VT $212,666

Poultney, VT $212,625

Proctor, VT $212,861

Ripton, VT $212,615

Rochester, VT $212,505

Rupert, VT $212,483

Salisbury, VT $212,823

Shoreham, VT $212,642

Stockbridge, VT $212,265

Wallingford, VT $212,380

Wells, VT $212,653

West Pawlet, VT $212,725

West Rupert, VT $212,674

West Rutland, VT $212,545

Whiting, VT $212,651

Saint Johnsbury, VT $212,880

Albany, VT $212,757

Barnet, VT $212,653

Barton, VT $212,734

Beebe Plain, VT $212,797

Concord, VT $212,452

Coventry, VT $213,045

Craftsbury, VT $212,818

Craftsbury Common, VT $212,829

Danville, VT $212,700

Derby, VT $212,797

Derby Line, VT $212,638

East Burke, VT $212,632

East Charleston, VT $212,653

East Hardwick, VT $212,768

East Haven, VT $212,168

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $212,876

Glover, VT $212,670

Granby, VT $211,907

Greensboro, VT $212,598

Greensboro Bend, VT $212,734

Hardwick, VT $212,969

Irasburg, VT $212,681

Island Pond, VT $212,333

Lowell, VT $212,609

Lower Waterford, VT $212,852

Lyndon, VT $212,814

Lyndon Center, VT $213,054

Lyndonville, VT $212,823

Morgan, VT $212,439

Newport, VT $212,924

Newport Center, VT $212,653

North Concord, VT $212,098

North Troy, VT $212,683

Orleans, VT $212,602

Passumpsic, VT $212,893

Peacham, VT $212,464

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $212,899

Sheffield, VT $212,522

Sutton, VT $212,505

Troy, VT $212,704

West Burke, VT $212,647

West Charleston, VT $212,547

West Danville, VT $212,712

Westfield, VT $212,543

West Glover, VT $212,689

Averill, VT $211,451

Beecher Falls, VT $212,823

Canaan, VT $212,293

Gilman, VT $213,228

Guildhall, VT $212,013

Lunenburg, VT $212,475

Norton, VT $211,875

North Bennington, VT $214,241

North Pownal, VT $214,674

Pownal, VT $214,794

White River Junction, VT $212,852

Ascutney, VT $212,952

Barnard, VT $212,369

Bethel, VT $212,500

Bradford, VT $212,723

Bridgewater, VT $212,587

Bridgewater Corners, VT $212,165

Brookfield, VT $212,708

Brownsville, VT $212,592

Chelsea, VT $212,585

Corinth, VT $212,528

East Corinth, VT $212,617

East Randolph, VT $212,657

East Ryegate, VT $212,473

East Thetford, VT $212,736

Fairlee, VT $212,507

Groton, VT $212,564

Hartford, VT $213,406

Hartland, VT $212,659

Hartland Four Corners, VT $212,651

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $213,198

Newbury, VT $212,539

North Hartland, VT $212,810

North Pomfret, VT $212,445

North Thetford, VT $212,731

Norwich, VT $212,689

Plymouth, VT $212,013

Post Mills, VT $212,685

Quechee, VT $212,905

Randolph, VT $212,867

Randolph Center, VT $212,759

Reading, VT $212,189

Sharon, VT $212,496

South Pomfret, VT $212,293

South Royalton, VT $212,558

South Ryegate, VT $212,600

South Strafford, VT $212,547

South Woodstock, VT $212,242

Strafford, VT $212,363

Taftsville, VT $212,922

Thetford, VT $212,736

Thetford Center, VT $212,513

Topsham, VT $212,450

Tunbridge, VT $212,490

Vershire, VT $212,390

Wells River, VT $212,615

West Fairlee, VT $213,005

West Hartford, VT $212,450

West Newbury, VT $212,532

West Topsham, VT $212,619

Wilder, VT $213,416

Windsor, VT $212,746

Woodstock, VT $212,486

Bellows Falls, VT $213,262

Cambridgeport, VT $213,018

Cavendish, VT $212,310

Chester, VT $212,522

Chester Depot, VT $212,445

Grafton, VT $212,360

Londonderry, VT $212,742

Ludlow, VT $212,420

North Springfield, VT $213,162

Perkinsville, VT $212,583

Peru, VT $212,519

Proctorsville, VT $212,346

Saxtons River, VT $213,217

South Londonderry, VT $212,874

Springfield, VT $213,058

Westminster, VT $213,259

Westminster Station, VT $213,274

Weston, VT $212,301

Shaftsbury, VT $213,987

Brattleboro, VT $213,696

Bondville, VT $212,812

East Dover, VT $213,245

Jacksonville, VT $213,781

Jamaica, VT $212,816

Marlboro, VT $214,754

Newfane, VT $213,105

Putney, VT $213,060

Readsboro, VT $214,780

South Newfane, VT $213,179

Stamford, VT $214,625

Townshend, VT $212,912

Vernon, VT $214,349

Wardsboro, VT $213,066

West Dover, VT $213,416

West Dummerston, VT $213,158

West Halifax, VT $213,486

West Townshend, VT $212,625

West Wardsboro, VT $212,630

Whitingham, VT $213,705

Williamsville, VT $213,158

Wilmington, VT $213,575

Burlington, VT $214,158

South Burlington, VT $214,146

Winooski, VT $214,158

Colchester, VT $214,158

Alburgh, VT $213,090

Bakersfield, VT $213,406

Belvidere Center, VT $212,632

Bristol, VT $213,450

Cambridge, VT $213,705

Charlotte, VT $213,868

East Berkshire, VT $213,200

East Fairfield, VT $213,518

Enosburg Falls, VT $212,929

Essex, VT $213,995

Essex Junction, VT $214,010

Fairfax, VT $213,719

Fairfield, VT $213,514

Ferrisburgh, VT $213,630

Franklin, VT $212,941

Grand Isle, VT $213,741

Highgate Center, VT $213,122

Highgate Springs, VT $213,230

Hinesburg, VT $213,864

Huntington, VT $213,703

Isle La Motte, VT $213,355

Jeffersonville, VT $213,560

Jericho, VT $213,817

Jonesville, VT $213,862

Milton, VT $213,919

Monkton, VT $213,692

Montgomery, VT $212,929

Montgomery Center, VT $212,670

New Haven, VT $213,425

North Ferrisburgh, VT $213,726

North Hero, VT $213,514

Richford, VT $212,893

Richmond, VT $213,840

Saint Albans, VT $213,609

Saint Albans Bay, VT $213,582

Shelburne, VT $214,063

Sheldon, VT $213,355

Sheldon Springs, VT $213,879

South Hero, VT $213,934

Starksboro, VT $213,575

Swanton, VT $213,317

Underhill, VT $213,768

Underhill Center, VT $213,775

Vergennes, VT $213,359

Waterville, VT $213,431

Westford, VT $213,874

Williston, VT $214,035

Montpelier, VT $213,289

Bennington, VT $214,398

Arlington, VT $213,643

Dorset, VT $212,812

East Arlington, VT $212,731

East Dorset, VT $212,816

Manchester, VT $213,391

Manchester Center, VT $213,251

Associate Director IT Operations Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Director IT Operations roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Associate Director IT Operations positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Director IT Operations as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Director IT Operations

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$228,904	$110.0	10%
Biotechnology	$228,904	$110.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$228,904	$110.0	10%
Financial Services	$228,904	$110.0	10%
Healthcare	$228,904	$110.0	10%

Associate Director IT Operations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Director IT 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.

$192,057

Average $208,095/year

$223,265

$16,005

Average $17,341/month

$18,605

$3,693

Average $4,002/week

$4,294

$92

Average $100/hour

$107

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$223,265	$18,605	$4,294	$107
Average	$208,095	$17,341	$4,002	$100
25th Percentile	$192,057	$16,005	$3,693	$92

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