What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Store Operator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Store Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Ketchikan, AK and Pennington County, SD. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $49,250 $4,104 $947 $23.68 Ketchikan, AK $48,966 $4,080 $941 $23.54 Pennington County, SD $48,877 $4,073 $939 $23.50 Merced, CA $47,923 $3,993 $921 $23.04 Sitka, AK $47,828 $3,985 $919 $22.99 San Jose, CA $46,530 $3,877 $894 $22.37 Santa Clara, CA $46,265 $3,855 $889 $22.24 Benicia, CA $46,263 $3,855 $889 $22.24 Hacienda Heights, CA $45,894 $3,824 $882 $22.06 Hayward, CA $45,858 $3,821 $881 $22.05

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Q: How much does a Store Operator make?

The average annual pay for a store operator in the United States is $39,702 a year — that works out to approximately $19.09 an hour. The middle 80% of Store Operators earn between $33,000 (10th percentile) and $50,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Store Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Store Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Goodwill Store at $7,872 (19.8%) above Store Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Goodwill Store $47,574 $3,964 $914 $22.87 Weekend Coaching $41,175 $3,431 $791 $19.80 Telegraph Operator $38,401 $3,200 $738 $18.46 Dollar Store $34,745 $2,895 $668 $16.70 Key Holder $32,029 $2,669 $615 $15.40

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Store Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$39,702

Columbus

Ohio

$38,348

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How much does a Store Operator make?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average annual pay for a Store Operator in the United States is $39,702 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.09 an hour. This is the equivalent of $763/week or $3,308/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $53,500 and as low as $27,000, the majority of Store Operator salaries currently range between $35,500 (25th percentile) to $42,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $50,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Store Operator varies greatly (by as much as 7000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Store Operator in your area makes on average $38,348 per year, or $1,354 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $39,702. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Store Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Store Operator 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 Store Operator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Store Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Ketchikan, AK, and Pennington County, SD, close behind in the second and third positions. Pennington County, SD, beats the national average by $9,175 (23.1%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $9,548 (24.0%) above the $39,702 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Store Operator 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 Nome, AK, and Hayward, 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 Store Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$49,250	$4,104	$947	$23.68
Ketchikan, AK	$48,966	$4,080	$941	$23.54
Pennington County, SD	$48,877	$4,073	$939	$23.50
Merced, CA	$47,923	$3,993	$921	$23.04
Sitka, AK	$47,828	$3,985	$919	$22.99
San Jose, CA	$46,530	$3,877	$894	$22.37
Santa Clara, CA	$46,265	$3,855	$889	$22.24
Benicia, CA	$46,263	$3,855	$889	$22.24
Hacienda Heights, CA	$45,894	$3,824	$882	$22.06
Hayward, CA	$45,858	$3,821	$881	$22.05

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Store Operator Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Store Operator category.

For example Goodwill Store jobs pay as much as $7,872 (19.8%) more than the average Store Operator salary of $39,702. If you're qualified, finding work as a Goodwill Store may help you make more money than that of the average Store Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Goodwill Store	$47,574	$3,964	$914	$22.87
Weekend Coaching	$41,175	$3,431	$791	$19.80
Telegraph Operator	$38,401	$3,200	$738	$18.46
Dollar Store	$34,745	$2,895	$668	$16.70
Key Holder	$32,029	$2,669	$615	$15.40

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Infographic detailing Store Operator salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $39,702 per year or $19.09 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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