Mid-Level

Operations Administrator (Ops Administrator)

The operational backbone — coordinating administrative functions to keep business units running efficiently.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Operations Administrator (Ops Administrator)

As an Operations Administrator, you support operational functions with administrative coordination and process management. You handle scheduling, documentation, vendor coordination, reporting, and the various administrative tasks that operations teams need to function. It's a coordination role that touches many parts of the business.

Your day involves keeping operations moving smoothly. You might process operational reports, then coordinate a meeting across teams, then manage vendor documentation, then handle expense reports, then troubleshoot an administrative issue. You're the person who knows where things are and how to get things done administratively.

The hardest part is staying organized across many competing priorities. Everyone needs something, and urgent requests interrupt planned work constantly. You need systems for tracking everything while maintaining flexibility to respond to needs. The people who thrive here are naturally organized, enjoy helping others be effective, and can manage complexity without getting overwhelmed.

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Industry sectorDepartment scopeTeam sizeSystem complexityAutonomy level
Operations administration varies by industry and scope. Some roles support a specific department; others coordinate across multiple areas. The complexity of systems and processes differs significantly — some require specialized knowledge, others are more general. Autonomy ranges from highly directed to significant independent decision-making on priorities.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Operations Administrator (Ops Administrator)s (SOC 11-3013.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$63K–$173K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
141K
U.S. Employment
+3.8%
10yr Growth
13K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringReading ComprehensionCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesComplex Problem Solving
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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