How much does an operations manager make?

The average operations manager salary in the United States is $76,894. Operations manager salaries typically range between $47,000 and $123,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for operations managers is $36.97 per hour. Operations manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Operations managers earn the highest average salary in Delaware.

Operations manager salary

Q: What state pays Operations Managers the most?

Delaware pays Operations Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $108,230 per year, or $52.03 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an operations manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an operations manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New Jersey you should be paid close to $102,041 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for an Operations Manager?

A good starting salary for an operations manager is $47,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for an operations manager in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for operations managers is $74,893, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for an operations manager can vary by state.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Average operations manager salary

$76,894

$36.97 hourly rate

Entry-level operations manager salary

$47,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Operations Manager Salary Overview

As of October 2025, the average salary for an Operations Manager in the United States is $76,894 annually, translating to approximately $37 per hour. This role is crucial across various sectors, including manufacturing, retail, and healthcare, where managers ensure efficient operations and improve productivity. Salaries may differ based on factors such as industry, location, and level of experience.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level Operations Managers can expect to earn around $60,000, while those with over ten years of experience may command salaries exceeding $100,000. Continuous professional development and acquiring specialized skills can enhance earning potential.

Top-Paying States

Operations Managers in states like California, New York, and Texas often report higher salaries, reflecting the demand and cost of living in these areas. For instance, California ranks as one of the highest-paying states for this role.

Job Opportunities

The demand for skilled Operations Managers continues to grow, with opportunities available in various industries. Job seekers can explore roles that align with their skills and career goals on platforms like Zippia, which provides valuable salary insights and job listings.

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Columbus, OH$107,162

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McKinsey & Company Inc$179,785

Helmerich & Payne$134,438

Operations manager salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level operations manager	$31,700	$15.23
Mid-level operations manager	$48,900	$23.52
Senior-level operations manager	$88,700	$42.64

Operations manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert, Comparably, Payscale and CareerExplorer, the average salary for an operations manager typically falls between $72,361 and $131,548.

zippia

$76,894yearly

glassdoor[1]

$86,314yearly

indeed[2]

$73,045yearly

comparably[3]

$97,140yearly

Salary.com[4]

$120,330yearly

ZipRecruiter[5]

$74,750yearly

payscale[6]

$72,361yearly

SalaryExpert[7]

$131,548yearly

CareerExplorer[8]

$97,970yearly

Average operations manager salary by state

The average operations manager salary in Delaware, New Jersey, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average operations manager salary states are Utah, Kansas, and Florida.

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Highest paying states for operations managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New Jersey	$102,041	$49.06
2	Rhode Island	$96,631	$46.46
3	Delaware	$108,230	$52.03
4	Wisconsin	$90,517	$43.52
5	District of Columbia	$101,048	$48.58
6	Washington	$89,736	$43.14
7	Alaska	$97,588	$46.92
8	Connecticut	$101,301	$48.70
9	Pennsylvania	$82,833	$39.82
10	Michigan	$82,931	$39.87
11	New York	$101,948	$49.01
12	Minnesota	$84,287	$40.52
13	California	$93,066	$44.74
14	Ohio	$79,766	$38.35
15	Nevada	$79,136	$38.05
16	Massachusetts	$94,503	$45.43
17	Indiana	$73,879	$35.52
18	North Carolina	$75,356	$36.23
19	Virginia	$87,526	$42.08
20	Maryland	$86,130	$41.41
21	Oregon	$73,166	$35.18
22	South Dakota	$78,634	$37.80
23	Illinois	$79,649	$38.29
24	Iowa	$69,507	$33.42
25	Tennessee	$68,600	$32.98
26	New Hampshire	$80,747	$38.82
27	Kentucky	$63,282	$30.42
28	Texas	$66,032	$31.75
29	Georgia	$62,981	$30.28
30	Wyoming	$63,563	$30.56
31	Colorado	$75,064	$36.09
32	Maine	$67,421	$32.41
33	Louisiana	$63,380	$30.47
34	Arizona	$70,630	$33.96
35	West Virginia	$65,944	$31.70
36	North Dakota	$71,365	$34.31
37	Hawaii	$56,363	$27.10
38	Alabama	$60,991	$29.32
39	Utah	$56,179	$27.01
40	South Carolina	$60,103	$28.90
41	Florida	$53,340	$25.64
42	Kansas	$55,754	$26.80
43	Idaho	$56,667	$27.24
44	New Mexico	$60,770	$29.22
45	Montana	$57,977	$27.87
46	Vermont	$61,705	$29.67
47	Nebraska	$57,797	$27.79
48	Missouri	$56,880	$27.35
49	Arkansas	$43,742	$21.03
50	Oklahoma	$50,618	$24.34
51	Mississippi	$53,059	$25.51

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Highest paying cities for operations managers

The highest-paying cities for operations managers are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Washington, DC.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$107,162	$51.52
2	New York, NY	$102,034	$49.05
3	Washington, DC	$101,074	$48.59
4	Washington, NJ	$100,630	$48.38
5	Boston, MA	$94,462	$45.41
6	Seattle, WA	$90,852	$43.68
7	Arlington, VA	$90,526	$43.52
8	Baltimore, MD	$86,647	$41.66
9	Minneapolis, MN	$84,315	$40.54
10	Philadelphia, PA	$83,345	$40.07
11	Detroit, MI	$83,150	$39.98
12	Cleveland, OH	$82,279	$39.56
13	Chicago, IL	$80,281	$38.60
14	Las Vegas, NV	$77,625	$37.32
15	Raleigh, NC	$76,937	$36.99
16	Denver, CO	$75,117	$36.11
17	Indianapolis, IN	$73,439	$35.31
18	Portland, OR	$72,724	$34.96
19	Phoenix, AZ	$70,723	$34.00
20	Portland, ME	$68,095	$32.74

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Operations manager salary details

An operations manager's salary ranges from $47,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $123,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average operations manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an operations manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$123,000	$10,250	$59
75th Percentile	$98,000	$8,167	$47
Average	$76,894	$6,408	$37
25th Percentile	$59,000	$4,917	$28
10th Percentile	$47,000	$3,917	$23

Highest paying operations manager jobs

The highest paying types of operations managers are senior operations manager, technical operations manager, and operations program manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
General Manager Of Operations	$89,522	$7,460	$43.04	382,581
Manager, Center Operations	$61,059	$5,088	$29.36	419,533
Customer Service/Operations Manager	$69,350	$5,779	$33.34	249,856
Administrative Operations Manager	$58,648	$4,887	$28.20	325,720
Office And Operations Manager	$56,770	$4,731	$27.29	250,715
Operations Manager, District	$81,574	$6,798	$39.22	372,271

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Which companies pay operations managers the most?

Operations manager salaries at McKinsey & Company Inc and Boston Consulting Group are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average operations manager salary at companies like Meta and VMware are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	McKinsey & Company Inc	$179,785	$86.44
2	Boston Consulting Group	$168,206	$80.87
3	Meta	$151,621	$72.89
4	VMware	$149,758	$72.00
5	WEC Energy Group	$149,673	$71.96
6	Airbnb	$144,190	$69.32
7	IXL Center	$144,106	$69.28
8	Roku	$143,443	$68.96
9	Apple	$142,695	$68.60
10	Google	$141,868	$68.21
11	BP America Inc	$140,442	$67.52
12	Western Digital	$139,885	$67.25
13	Chevron	$139,854	$67.24
14	PayPal	$139,828	$67.22
15	Genentech	$138,413	$66.54
16	AstraZeneca	$137,608	$66.16
17	Lyft	$137,224	$65.97
18	Microsoft	$137,158	$65.94
19	Deerfield Management	$136,608	$65.68
20	Helmerich & Payne	$134,438	$64.63

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Operations Manager salary by industry

The average operations manager salary varies across industries:

The average operations manager salary in the technology industry is $96,779, the highest of any industry.
The average operations manager salary in the finance industry is $89,475.
Operations managers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $54,702, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for operations managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Technology	$96,779	$46.53
2	Finance	$89,475	$43.02
3	Manufacturing	$75,509	$36.30
4	Professional	$71,489	$34.37
5	Transportation	$61,037	$29.34
6	Hospitality	$56,170	$27.00
7	Retail	$54,702	$26.30

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Operations manager salary trends

The average operations manager salary has risen by $6,306 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average operations manager earned $70,588 annually, but today, they earn $76,894 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for operations managers over the last decade.

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Average operations manager salary over time

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Operations manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$76,900	$36.97	+2.8%
2024	$74,800	$35.94	-0.1%
2023	$74,900	$36.00	+0.5%
2022	$74,500	$35.81	+1.1%
2021	$73,700	$35.42	+1.6%

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