Operations Assistant

Operations Assistant Salary in Rochester, NY

Q: How much does an Operations Assistant make in Rochester, NY?

The average annual pay for an operations assistant in Rochester, NY is $40,672 a year — that works out to approximately $19.55 an hour. That is 1.3% below the national average of $41,222. The middle 80% of Operations Assistants earn between $29,600 (10th percentile) and $54,760 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Operations Assistant Jobs in Rochester?

We found several jobs related to Operations Assistant in Rochester, NY that pay more on average. Topping the list is Director People Operations at $65,573 (161.2%) above Operations Assistant. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Director People Operations $106,245 $8,853 $2,043 $51.08 Operations Process Manager $100,377 $8,364 $1,930 $48.26 Project Administrator Ii $59,427 $4,952 $1,142 $28.57 General Office Administrator $44,379 $3,698 $853 $21.34 Office Operations Assistant $40,672 $3,389 $782 $19.55

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$40,672

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$19.55

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Operations Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$41,222

Rochester

New York

$40,672

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How much does an Operations Assistant make in Rochester, New York?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average annual pay for an Operations Assistant in Rochester is $40,672 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.55 an hour. This is the equivalent of $782/week or $3,389/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $62,654 and as low as $22,693, the majority of Operations Assistant salaries currently range between $31,600 (25th percentile) to $45,900 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $54,760 annually in Rochester. The average pay range for an Operations Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 14300), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

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

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What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Operations Assistant Jobs in Rochester

We found a few jobs that pay more than jobs in the Operations Assistant category in Rochester, NY.

For example Director People Operations jobs pay as much as $65,573 (161.2%) more than the average Operations Assistant salary of $40,672. If you're qualified, finding work as an Director People Operations may help you make more money than that of the average Operations Assistant position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Director People Operations	$106,245	$8,853	$2,043	$51.08
Operations Process Manager	$100,377	$8,364	$1,930	$48.26
Project Administrator Ii	$59,427	$4,952	$1,142	$28.57
General Office Administrator	$44,379	$3,698	$853	$21.34
Office Operations Assistant	$40,672	$3,389	$782	$19.55

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