Operations
Operations Coordinator salary
Operations support and coordination. Based on 23 job-posting observations from Southern California nonprofits.
Based on 23 postings✓ Full range shown (10+ postings)
nis the number of individual job postings a figure is calculated from. The more postings behind a number, the more you can trust it. We never publish anything based on fewer than 5.
Most postings for this role are hourly; median posted rate is $25.00/hour.
Operations ladderCareer path
The generalist path to running the organization's back office: coordinate logistics and vendors, then manage facilities, systems and administrative staff, then direct operations across sites, then take the number-two seat. Project management and operations analysis are parallel specialist tracks.
- Step 1 · this pageOperations Coordinator$54,080median of 23 postings
- Step 2Operations Manager$77,500median of 26 postings
- Step 3Operations Director$105,230median of 6 postings
- Step 4Chief Operating OfficerNot enough postings yet
Each rung shows the posted-salary median from its own page. The rungs span more than one job function, so they never all appear under Related occupations.
By county
(click a header to sort)| County | Postings | 25th | Median | 75th |
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ⓘNot shown (fewer than 5 postings): Santa Barbara (2), San Bernardino (2). 25th/75th percentiles appear only where a county has 10+ postings (shown as “N/A” otherwise, since a low count makes those edges unreliable).
By organization budget
| $20M-$50M | $54,080 | 7 postings |
| $50M-$100M | $61,880 | 12 postings |
ⓘNot shown (fewer than 5 postings): $10M-$20M (1), $100M+ (3).
By subsector
| Human Services | $63,960 | 8 postings |
ⓘNot shown (fewer than 5 postings): Education (1), Religion-Related (1), Arts, Culture & Humanities (2), Youth Development (1), Mental Health & Crisis Intervention (1), International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (1), Animal-Related (1), Food, Agriculture & Nutrition (1).
By career level
| Entry / Support | $55,640 | 14 postings |
| Manager / Supervisor | $62,192 | 6 postings |
ⓘNot shown (fewer than 5 postings): Staff / Specialist (3).
Organizations hiring now
San Diego Center for ChildrenSan Diego County · Budget $20M-$50M$45,760–$75,500View org →
ChrysalisLos Angeles County · Budget $50M-$100M$43,680–$56,160View org →
Brilliant CornersBudget $50M-$100M$70,400–$86,000View org →
Foodbank of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara County · Budget $20M-$50M$45,760View org →
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles County · Budget $20M-$50M$52,000–$56,160View org →
San Diego SymphonySan Diego County · Budget $50M-$100M$64,480–$72,800View org →
TERiSan Diego County · Budget $20M-$50M$70,304View org →Hear about new Operations Coordinator roles first
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