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Desk Operator salary
Average desk operator salary
$37,726
How much does a desk operator make?
The average desk operator salary in the United States is $37,726. Desk operator salaries typically range between $23,000 and $60,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for desk operators is $18.14 per hour.
Desk operator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Desk operators earn the highest average salary in New York.
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Average desk operator salary by state
The average desk operator salary in New York, Maryland, and Rhode Island are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average desk operator salary states are Wyoming, Montana, and Alabama.
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Highest paying states for desk operators
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $56,292 | $27.06 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $54,707 | $26.30 |
| 3 | New York | $71,461 | $34.36 |
| 4 | Maryland | $57,151 | $27.48 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $55,861 | $26.86 |
| 6 | Delaware | $54,841 | $26.37 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $46,344 | $22.28 |
| 8 | Nevada | $44,231 | $21.26 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $46,957 | $22.58 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $53,812 | $25.87 |
| 11 | Vermont | $45,455 | $21.85 |
| 12 | California | $47,765 | $22.96 |
| 13 | Arizona | $39,934 | $19.20 |
| 14 | Maine | $41,891 | $20.14 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $39,390 | $18.94 |
| 16 | Michigan | $41,142 | $19.78 |
| 17 | Virginia | $39,441 | $18.96 |
| 18 | Ohio | $38,735 | $18.62 |
| 19 | Colorado | $39,188 | $18.84 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $41,220 | $19.82 |
| 21 | Washington | $44,210 | $21.25 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $40,473 | $19.46 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $35,754 | $17.19 |
| 24 | Indiana | $38,727 | $18.62 |
| 25 | Illinois | $40,082 | $19.27 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $37,625 | $18.09 |
| 27 | Alaska | $35,548 | $17.09 |
| 28 | Florida | $36,363 | $17.48 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $38,616 | $18.57 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $34,367 | $16.52 |
| 31 | Utah | $33,675 | $16.19 |
| 32 | Texas | $34,964 | $16.81 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $37,516 | $18.04 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $35,556 | $17.09 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $34,172 | $16.43 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $34,659 | $16.66 |
| 37 | Montana | $31,531 | $15.16 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $34,644 | $16.66 |
| 39 | Missouri | $34,052 | $16.37 |
| 40 | Iowa | $34,202 | $16.44 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $31,721 | $15.25 |
| 42 | Georgia | $31,938 | $15.35 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $31,956 | $15.36 |
| 44 | Oregon | $33,270 | $16.00 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $32,545 | $15.65 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $32,373 | $15.56 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $27,436 | $13.19 |
| 48 | Alabama | $31,336 | $15.07 |
| 49 | Kansas | $29,251 | $14.06 |
| 50 | Idaho | $31,731 | $15.26 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $29,750 | $14.30 |
Highest paying cities for desk operators
The highest-paying cities for desk operators are New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, and Manchester, NH.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $71,914 | $34.57 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $49,958 | $24.02 |
| 3 | Manchester, NH | $47,002 | $22.60 |
| 4 | Reno, NV | $44,880 | $21.58 |
| 5 | Rochester, MN | $41,692 | $20.04 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $40,349 | $19.40 |
| 7 | Phoenix, AZ | $39,915 | $19.19 |
| 8 | Pensacola, FL | $36,559 | $17.58 |
| 9 | Charlotte, NC | $34,550 | $16.61 |
| 10 | Saint Louis, MO | $34,433 | $16.55 |
| 11 | Amarillo, TX | $34,324 | $16.50 |
Desk Operator salary details
A desk operator's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $60,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a desk operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $60,000 | $5,000 | $29 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| Average | $37,726 | $3,144 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying desk operator jobs
The highest paying types of desk operators are operator, service operator, and customer service desk.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Desk | $34,599 | $2,883 | $16.63 | 233,256 |
| Front Desk Concierge | $30,292 | $2,524 | $14.56 | 65,071 |
| Front Desk Receptionist | $31,050 | $2,588 | $14.93 | 82,593 |
| Front Desk Representative | $29,224 | $2,435 | $14.05 | 140,332 |
| Front Desk Administration | $34,479 | $2,873 | $16.58 | 67,462 |
| Front Desk Clerk | $26,669 | $2,222 | $12.82 | 141,042 |
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Which companies pay desk operators the most?
Desk operator salaries at Jane Street and BRMi are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average desk operator salary at companies like Xator and University of Nevada, Reno are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jane Street | $114,080 | $54.85 |
| 2 | BRMi | $68,964 | $33.16 |
| 3 | Xator | $60,102 | $28.90 |
| 4 | University of Nevada, Reno | $57,811 | $27.79 |
| 5 | PSEA | $49,939 | $24.01 |
| 6 | North American Stainless | $44,845 | $21.56 |
| 7 | HEI Hotels & Resorts | $39,519 | $19.00 |
| 8 | SunSource | $39,227 | $18.86 |
| 9 | IAP Worldwide Services | $39,123 | $18.81 |
| 10 | System One | $38,965 | $18.73 |
| 11 | Bank of America | $38,388 | $18.46 |
| 12 | Universal Health Services | $38,243 | $18.39 |
| 13 | Mayo Clinic | $36,921 | $17.75 |
| 14 | ManpowerGroup | $36,206 | $17.41 |
| 15 | Saint Louis School | $33,507 | $16.11 |
| 16 | City Of Miami | $32,848 | $15.79 |
| 17 | Penn State Seed Co | $32,709 | $15.73 |
| 18 | St Luke's Hospital & Health Network Inc | $32,391 | $15.57 |
| 19 | St. Luke's Health System | $32,028 | $15.40 |
| 20 | Catholic Medical Center | $30,422 | $14.63 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Desk Operator salary trends
The average desk operator salary has risen by $7,933 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average desk operator earned $29,793 annually, but today, they earn $37,726 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for desk operators over the last decade.
Compare desk operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average desk operator salary over time
Compare desk operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Desk Operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,700 | $18.14 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $36,200 | $17.41 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $35,100 | $16.86 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $33,800 | $16.26 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $32,700 | $15.70 | +4.7% |
Recently added desk operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo | Desk Operations Specialist-Bone Marrow Transplant | Rochester, MN | 12/15/2024 | $43,013 |
| New York State Civil Service | Desk Operations Associate | Albany, NY | 12/10/2024 | $40,000 |
| State of New York | Desk Operations Associate | Albany, NY | 12/10/2024 | $40,000 |
| Firstservice Corporation | Front Desk/Operations | West Palm Beach, FL | 12/09/2024 | $45,914 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System | Desk Operations Specialist-Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 12/07/2024 | $40,843 |
| City of New York | Analyst, Service Desk Operations | Westchester, FL | 12/06/2024 | $55,000 |
| Mayo | Desk Operations Specialist-Radiation Oncology | Phoenix, AZ | 12/04/2024 | $40,843 |
| Azul Hospitality | Director of Guest Experience and Front Desk Operations | Coronado, CA | 12/04/2024 | $60,000 |
| Alts| Alteration Specialists + Label | Front Desk Operations | New York, NY | 12/04/2024 | $37,566 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System | Desk Operations Specialist | Owatonna, MN | 11/30/2024 | $40,843 |
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