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Updated August 18, 2021
Average Operations Manager Salary
$77,000 yearly
$37.16 hourly
Entry level Salary
$49,000 yearly
$49,000
10 %
$77,000
Median
$121,000
90 %
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PercentileascdescAnnual SalaryascdescMonthly SalaryascdescHourly Rateascdesc
90th Percentile
$121,000
$10,083
$58
75th Percentile
$98,000
$8,167
$47
Average
$77,288
$6,441
$37
25th Percentile
$60,000
$5,000
$29
10th Percentile
$49,000
$4,083
$24

Average Operations Manager Salary By State

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Operations Manager average salary by State

StateascdescAvg. salaryascdescHourly rateascdescJob Countascdesc
Alabama
$70,097
$33.70
1,028
Alaska
$64,212
$30.87
190
Arizona
$72,439
$34.83
1,243
Arkansas
$63,215
$30.39
618
California
$88,768
$42.68
6,736
Colorado
$71,322
$34.29
1,253
Connecticut
$97,993
$47.11
676
Delaware
$102,245
$49.16
282
District of Columbia
$91,390
$43.94
420
Florida
$64,161
$30.85
4,446
Georgia
$64,701
$31.11
3,003
Hawaii
$79,621
$38.28
272
Idaho
$47,021
$22.61
394
Illinois
$77,216
$37.12
2,563
Indiana
$66,130
$31.79
1,841
Iowa
$69,544
$33.43
927
Kansas
$55,987
$26.92
748
Kentucky
$61,375
$29.51
1,085
Louisiana
$64,245
$30.89
814
Maine
$50,346
$24.20
302
Maryland
$87,900
$42.26
1,463
Massachusetts
$77,413
$37.22
1,800
Michigan
$82,434
$39.63
1,871
Minnesota
$75,432
$36.27
1,582
Mississippi
$46,930
$22.56
401
Missouri
$58,629
$28.19
1,250
Montana
$65,436
$31.46
259
Nebraska
$54,215
$26.06
426
Nevada
$82,393
$39.61
517
New Hampshire
$67,965
$32.68
293
New Jersey
$94,241
$45.31
2,065
New Mexico
$61,680
$29.65
380
New York
$94,407
$45.39
2,355
North Carolina
$76,768
$36.91
2,541
North Dakota
$66,096
$31.78
138
Ohio
$77,493
$37.26
2,458
Oklahoma
$55,848
$26.85
621
Oregon
$65,677
$31.58
1,058
Pennsylvania
$83,626
$40.20
2,846
Rhode Island
$91,978
$44.22
316
South Carolina
$60,033
$28.86
1,056
South Dakota
$74,773
$35.95
212
Tennessee
$64,442
$30.98
1,459
Texas
$74,030
$35.59
5,623
Utah
$48,473
$23.30
904
Vermont
$47,639
$22.90
109
Virginia
$88,512
$42.55
2,018
Washington
$78,069
$37.53
1,936
West Virginia
$63,830
$30.69
343
Wisconsin
$95,439
$45.88
1,394
Wyoming
$61,739
$29.68
156

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Highest Paying Cities For Operations Manager

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CityascdescAvg. salaryascdescHourly rateascdesc
New York, NY
$95,202
$45.77
Jersey City, NJ
$94,555
$45.46
San Bruno, CA
$92,373
$44.41
Washington, DC
$91,624
$44.05
Alexandria, VA
$91,300
$43.89
Baltimore, MD
$88,397
$42.50
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How much does an Operations Manager make?

The average operations manager salary is $77,288 per year, or $37.16 per hour, in the United States. People on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $49,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $121,000. As most things go, location can be critical. Delaware, Connecticut, Wisconsin, New York, and New Jersey provide the highest operations manager salaries.

Average Operations Manager Salary Over Time

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Location
    YearascdescAvg. salaryascdescHourly rateascdesc% Changeascdesc
    2021
    $77,300
    $37.16
    +0.5%
    2020
    $76,900
    $36.97
    +1.1%
    2019
    $76,000
    $36.56
    +1.6%
    2018
    $74,800
    $35.98
    +0.5%
    2017
    $74,500
    $35.81
    +0.9%
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    How Much Do Operations Managers Make In Different Industries?

    As we previously stated, operations manager salaries can vary depending on the industry. In fact, our data shows that technology, retail, and manufacturing companies tend to offer much higher salaries for operations managers. For example, operations managers make a whopping average salary of $87,315 while working for technology companies. Meanwhile, other people in this field are making $85,345 at retail companies and $82,234 at manufacturing companies. But operations managers may want to avoid working in the hospitality industry as it offers the lowest average salary at $57,777.
    RankIndustryAverage Operations Manager SalaryOperations Manager Salary Range
    1Technology
    $87,315
    $44k
    $112k
    2Retail
    $85,345
    $44k
    $112k
    3Manufacturing
    $82,234
    $44k
    $112k
    4Health Care
    $79,455
    $44k
    $112k
    5Finance
    $78,506
    $44k
    $112k
    6Transportation
    $71,853
    $44k
    $112k
    7Hospitality
    $57,777
    $44k
    $112k

    High Paying Operations Manager Jobs

    Average JOB Salary by Field

    General Manager Of Operations

    Avg. salary: $100,159

    General managers of operations are employed to oversee the overall operations of businesses. Their responsibilities include the improvement of the efficiency of the operations and overall management. They coordinate the primary performance goals for direct reporting functions and set the strategies for the organization. It is their responsibility to communicate strategy as well as results to employees. They also engage with the corporate officers in the strategic planning and development of the organization or enterprise.
    282,927 General Manager Of Operations Jobs
    Manager, Center Operations

    Avg. salary: $85,041

    The duties of a manager of center operations depend on one's industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around overseeing business operations, setting targets, assessing the workforce's performance, and performing corrective measures on any issues or concerns. Moreover, there are also instances where they have to produce progress reports, devise strategies for optimal business performance, delegate tasks, and even manage the budget. As a manager, it is crucial to lead and encourage the team to reach goals and sales targets while implementing the company's policies and regulations.
    306,183 Manager, Center Operations Jobs
    Customer Service/Operations Manager

    Avg. salary: $48,843

    A customer service/operations manager is primarily in charge of spearheading and overseeing the efforts of a customer service team, ensuring efficiency and client satisfaction. Their responsibilities include setting goals and objectives, establishing guidelines and schedules, managing the employees, creating new programs for customers, and developing strategies to optimize customer service operations. They may also participate in reaching out to clients through calls and correspondence, resolving issues promptly and professionally. Furthermore, as a manager, it is essential to lead and encourage teams to reach goals, all while implementing the company's policies and regulations.
    217,780 Customer Service/Operations Manager Jobs
    Administrative Operations Manager

    Avg. salary: $60,000

    An administrative operations manager spearheads and oversees a company's administrative operations, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Among their responsibilities include setting goals and budgets, establishing guidelines and timelines, training staff, and developing strategies to optimize various departments' daily operations. Their responsibilities include performing inspections and assessments, conducting research and analysis, liaising with external parties, and presenting progress reports to higher-ranking officials. Moreover, an administrative operations manager must lead and encourage teams to reach goals, all while enforcing the company's policies and regulations.
    316,788 Administrative Operations Manager Jobs
    Office And Operations Manager

    Avg. salary: $64,898

    Office and Operations managers are tenured or experienced employees with a strong office administration and business operations background. They oversee office operations and ensure that the administrative team is working well. They are in charge of enforcing office policies and drafting new ones should the need arise. They ensure that office supplies never run out and that the office remains clean at all times. Office and operations managers are also assigned to oversee business operations. They manage the needs of the operations team. They also ensure that the department is running well to avoid any problems related to production.
    213,656 Office And Operations Manager Jobs
    Operations Manager, District

    Avg. salary: $67,789

    A district operations manager is a managerial professional who manages the daily operations of stores within the assigned district as well as provides support to managers in ensuring quality and budget performance. The district operations manager must work with the store management to create and implement action plans to address deficiencies discovered during a store audit. They are required to evaluate areas of operational concern and provide support during the implementation of solutions. District operations managers must also create a cooperative environment between operations and sales departments to motivate all employees to enhance customer service.
    287,477 Operations Manager, District Jobs
    Job TitleascdescAnnual SalaryascdescMonthly SalaryascdescHourly RateascdescJob Openingsascdesc
    General Manager Of Operations
    $100,160
    $8,347
    $48.15
    282,927
    Manager, Center Operations
    $85,042
    $7,087
    $40.89
    306,183
    Customer Service/Operations Manager
    $48,843
    $4,070
    $23.48
    217,780
    Administrative Operations Manager
    $60,001
    $5,000
    $28.85
    316,788
    Office And Operations Manager
    $64,899
    $5,408
    $31.20
    213,656
    Operations Manager, District
    $67,790
    $5,649
    $32.59
    287,477
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    Which Companies Pay Operations Managers The Most?

    If you want to get paid the most as an operations manager, being employed by a company such as Mayo Clinic or Google would be a smart choice, as they are the highest paying companies in this field. Additionally, companies like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Motive also report highly competitive salaries for operations managers.
    Company
    RankCompanyZippia ScoreAverage Operations Manager SalaryAverage Salary
    1
    1.Mayo Clinic
    4.9
    		$168,511
    2
    2.Google
    4.8
    		$162,728
    3
    3.St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
    4.7
    		$153,919
    4
    4.Motive
    4.4
    		$153,563
    5
    5.Huron Consulting Group
    4.9
    		$152,699
    6
    6.Hess
    4.9
    		$149,034
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    Recently Added Operations Manager Salaries

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    CompanyascdescJobascdescLocationascdescDate AddedascdescSalaryascdesc
    NGL Energy Partners LP
    Operations Manager
    Operations Manager
    Greeley, CO
    08/31/2021
    $85,000
    08/31/2021
    Randstad Us
    Paint Operations Manager
    Paint Operations Manager
    Richmond, KY
    08/31/2021
    $100,000
    08/31/2021
    Democracy Prep Public Schools
    Operations Manager
    Operations Manager
    New York, NY
    08/31/2021
    $62,000
    08/31/2021
    Alteryx
    Escalations Operations Manager
    Escalations Operations Manager
    Broomfield, CO
    08/31/2021
    $101,700
    08/31/2021
    Lafarge North America
    Operations Manager, Asphalt Paving
    Operations Manager, Asphalt Paving
    Boone, CO
    08/31/2021
    $79,000
    08/31/2021
    Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services
    Operations Manager (FBH Clinical Operations Manager)
    Operations Manager (FBH Clinical Operations Manager)
    University Place, WA
    08/31/2021
    $56,586
    08/31/2021
    Vacasa
    Local Operations Manager-(Eagleridge Lodge)
    Local Operations Manager-(Eagleridge Lodge)
    Steamboat Springs, CO
    08/30/2021
    $50,000
    08/30/2021
    Dk Security
    Operations Manager
    Operations Manager
    Mason, MI
    08/30/2021
    $41,000
    08/30/2021
    Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
    Food Restaurant Operations Manager
    Food Restaurant Operations Manager
    Mason, OH
    08/29/2021
    $31,305
    08/29/2021
    Monarch Casino Black Hawk
    Slot Operations Manager
    Slot Operations Manager
    Black Hawk, CO
    08/29/2021
    $60,000
    08/29/2021
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    Average Operations Manager Salary by Demographic

    Operations Manager Gender Pay Gap

    male-income
    Male Income
    $75,149
    female-income
    Female Income
    $65,525
    Genderascdesc
    Incomeascdesc
    Male$75,149
    Female$65,525
    Median Operations Manager Income by Race
    Asian operations managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american operations managers have the lowest average salary at $66,211.
    $75,000
    $60,000
    $45,000
    $30,000
    $15,000
    $0
    White
    Black or African American
    Asian
    Hispanic or Latino
    Ethnicityascdesc
    Salaryascdesc
    White$72,119
    Black or African American$66,211
    Asian$74,896
    Hispanic or Latino$70,930
    Average Operations Manager Salary by Education Level
    Operations managers with a Masters degree earn more than those without, at $109,563 annually. With a Bachelors degree, operations managers earn a median annual income of $86,517 compared to $75,149 for operations managers with an Associate degree.
    $110,000
    $88,000
    $66,000
    $44,000
    $22,000
    $0
    High School Diploma or Less
    Master's Degree
    Bachelor's Degree
    Some College/ Associate Degree
    Educationascdesc
    Salaryascdesc
    High School Diploma or Less$68,943
    Master's Degree$109,563
    Bachelor's Degree$86,517
    Some College/ Associate Degree$75,149

    Operations Manager FAQs

    Do operations managers make good money?

    Yes, operations managers make good money. Operations managers are ranked number 21 in best-paying jobs. The average median salary for an operations manager is $85,660 (or $42.83 per hour), ranging from as high as $180,000 to as low as $50,000.

    The rather large variation in pay reflects differences in location and type of industry.

    The top 5 highest paying states for operations managers.

    • New York. $156,260 per year

    • District of Columbia. $140,990 per year

    • Massachusetts. $135,820 per year

    • Rhode Island. $134,840 per year

    • Connecticut. $131,310 per year

    • North Carolina. $131,600 per year

    The highest-paid operation manager positions by industry.

    • Health Care. $121,338 per year

    • Media. $121,335 per year

    • Automotive $112,806 per year

    • Manufacturing. $111,891 per year

    • Finance. $106,023 per year

    • Hospitality. $97,119 per year

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    How much should an operations manager be paid?

    An operations manager should be paid $85,660 or higher. However, differences in pay rates can range from as high as $180,000 to as low as $50,000. The big discrepancy in salaries results from the differences in the operations manager's type of role from one industry to another.

    For example, in non-manufacturing environments, operations managers may spend most of their time dealing with staffing issues and developing company policies meant to reduce costs.

    Conversely, operations managers who work in compliance and take responsibility for staff and end-product safety, such as manufacturing, scientific research, or tech, typically get paid more.

    Industries pay operations managers the most.

    • Central banks and other monetary authorities

    • Finance and investing

    • Scientific research

    • Communications equipment manufacturing

    • Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing

    • Business

    • Computer systems design

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    What salary does an operations manager make?

    The salary of an operations manager is $85,660 (or $42.83 per hour). However, this can range - from as high as $180,000 to as low as $50,000.

    The rather large variation in pay reflects the difference in the number of years on the job, location, industry, and type of operations manager.

    Mean salary for operations manager based on the number of years of experience:

    • Entry level (less than 1 year) earns $51,962 per year

    • Junior level (1 to 4 years) earns $59,680 per year

    • Mid level (5 to 9 years) earns $66,747 per year

    • Senior-level (10 to 19 years) earn $73,800 per year

    • Experienced (20 or more years) earn $79,917 per year

    Average Operations Manager Salary by State

    • Alaska: $92,646 per year

    • Alabama: $85,021 per year

    • Arkansas: $64,040 per year

    • Arizona: $67,351 per year

    • California: $113,073 per year

    • Colorado: $107,140 per year

    • Connecticut: $131,310 per year

    • District of Columbia.$140,990 per year

    • Delaware: $125,970 per year

    • Florida: $112,600 per year

    • Georgia: $92,450 per year

    • Guam: $53,620 per year

    • Hawaii: $99,510 per year

    • Iowa. $96,106 per year

    • Idaho: $75,389 per year

    • Illinois: $94,760 per year

    • Indiana: $103,370 per year

    • Kansas: $89,893 per year

    • Kentucky: $81,768 per year

    • Louisiana: $92,600 per year

    • Massachusetts: $135,820 per year

    • Maryland. $119,460 per year

    • Maine: $81,410 per year

    • Michigan: $101,270 per year

    • Minnesota: $93,540 per year

    • Missouri: $81,500 per year

    • Mississippi: $59,800 per year

    • Montana: $84,590 per year

    • North Carolina: $131,600 per year

    • North Dakota: $86,320 per year

    • Nebraska: $78,610 per year

    • New Hampshire: $101,840 per year

    • New Jersey: $140,130 per year

    • New Mexico: $85,950 per year

    • Nevada: $103,010 per year

    • New York: $156,260 per year

    • Ohio: $96,110 per year

    • Oklahoma: $82,180 per year

    • Oregon: $85,290 per year

    • Pennsylvania: $95,061 per year

    • Puerto Rico: $66,310 per year

    • Rhode Island: $134,840 per year

    • South Carolina: $82,130 per year

    • South Dakota: $111,600 per year

    • Tennessee: $87,980 per year

    • Texas: $125,870 per year

    • Utah: $66,670 per year

    • Virginia: $124,990 per year

    • Virgin Islands: $59,330 per year

    • Vermont: $77,700 per year

    • Washington: $104,160 per year

    • Wisconsin: $104,990 per year

    • West Virginia: $71,540 per year

    • Wyoming: $89,830 per year

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