Hourly Associate

Hourly Associate Salary

$22.5K

$38K

$69.5K

$41,327

/year

$19.87

/hour

Hourly Associate Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$41,327

Columbus

Ohio

$39,917

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    How much does a Hourly Associate make?

    As of Aug 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Hourly Associate in the United States is $41,327 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.87 an hour. This is the equivalent of $794/week or $3,443/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $69,500 and as low as $22,500, the majority of Hourly Associate salaries currently range between $31,000 (25th percentile) to $43,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $62,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Hourly Associate varies greatly (by as much as 12000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Hourly Associate in your area makes on average $39,917 per year, or $1,410 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $41,327. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Hourly Associate salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Hourly Associate jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Hourly Associate Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Hourly Associate job is above the national average. Topping the list is Pleasanton, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Cupertino, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Cupertino, CA, beats the national average by $9,660 (23.4%), and Pleasanton, CA, furthers that trend with another $10,838 (26.2%) above the $41,327 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Hourly Associate appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Pleasanton, CA, and Sunnyvale, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Hourly Associate role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Pleasanton, CA

    $52,165

    $25.08

    Nome, AK

    $51,266

    $24.65

    Cupertino, CA

    $50,987

    $24.51

    Berkeley, CA

    $50,602

    $24.33

    Wyoming, WY

    $49,287

    $23.70

    Vancouver, WA

    $49,024

    $23.57

    San Clemente, CA

    $48,724

    $23.43

    San Francisco, CA

    $48,690

    $23.41

    Santa Clara, CA

    $48,536

    $23.33

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $48,503

    $23.32

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Hourly Associate Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Hourly Associate salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $41,327 per year or $19.87 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.