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Shift operations manager salary

Average shift operations manager salary

$35,851

$17.24 hourly rate

Entry-level shift operations manager salary
$27,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Shift Operations Manager Salary Insights

The average salary for a Shift Operations Manager is currently $35,851 annually, or approximately $17 per hour. This figure can vary based on several factors, including geographic location and years of experience. For instance, those with more experience typically command higher salaries, while positions in urban areas often offer greater pay due to the cost of living.

Salary by State

Salary averages also differ by state. For example, states with higher demand for skilled operations managers, such as California and New York, tend to offer more competitive compensation packages. Exploring the salary landscape in these regions can provide insights into lucrative job opportunities.

Highest Paying Cities

In addition, some cities are known for higher pay scales for shift operations managers. Cities like San Francisco and New York are at the forefront, providing salaries well above the national average. It’s advisable for candidates to consider relocation for better opportunities.

Career Growth

As the role of a Shift Operations Manager continues to evolve with industry demands, professionals are encouraged to seek certifications and training to enhance their skills and increase their marketability.

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Where can a Shift Operations Manager earn more?

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Columbus, OH$45,423
Olive Branch, MS$27,424
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BD$49,328
ABB$41,438

Shift operations manager salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level shift operations manager$14,800$7.10
Mid-level shift operations manager$22,800$10.96
Senior-level shift operations manager$41,400$19.88

Average shift operations manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for shift operations managers are Colorado, Alaska, and Minnesota. The lowest average shift operations manager salary states are Louisiana, Vermont, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for shift operations managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alaska$44,501$21.39
2Wisconsin$42,317$20.34
3Minnesota$43,536$20.93
4Nebraska$42,929$20.64
5South Dakota$42,719$20.54
6Washington$42,521$20.44
7Indiana$36,633$17.61
8Colorado$45,358$21.81
9Ohio$36,231$17.42
10Michigan$35,209$16.93
11North Dakota$39,319$18.90
12Nevada$36,296$17.45
13Iowa$36,357$17.48
14Illinois$38,151$18.34
15District of Columbia$40,847$19.64
16California$42,099$20.24
17New Jersey$40,681$19.56
18North Carolina$33,702$16.20
19Missouri$34,633$16.65
20Rhode Island$37,911$18.23
21Pennsylvania$34,759$16.71
22Kansas$34,008$16.35
23Hawaii$42,038$20.21
24Oregon$37,927$18.23
25New York$38,113$18.32
26Tennessee$33,396$16.06
27Connecticut$37,327$17.95
28Texas$33,895$16.30
29Arizona$35,511$17.07
30New Hampshire$35,274$16.96
31Alabama$32,380$15.57
32Georgia$31,420$15.11
33Utah$31,977$15.37
34Idaho$32,681$15.71
35Massachusetts$35,399$17.02
36Delaware$34,635$16.65
37Wyoming$30,822$14.82
38Florida$31,173$14.99
39Maine$32,403$15.58
40Kentucky$28,642$13.77
41Montana$31,157$14.98
42Louisiana$28,581$13.74
43Maryland$33,036$15.88
44Mississippi$26,755$12.86
45Arkansas$27,855$13.39
46South Carolina$29,043$13.96
47Virginia$32,518$15.63
48New Mexico$29,658$14.26
49Oklahoma$27,293$13.12
50West Virginia$27,188$13.07
51Vermont$28,576$13.74

Highest paying cities for shift operations managers

The highest-paying cities for shift operations managers are Denver, CO, Plymouth, MN, and Oshkosh, WI.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Denver, CO$45,423$21.84
2Plymouth, MN$43,538$20.93
3Oshkosh, WI$42,445$20.41
4Los Angeles, CA$42,136$20.26
5Plainfield, NJ$40,745$19.59
6Chicago, IL$38,235$18.38
7Elkhart, IN$37,506$18.03
8Cleveland, OH$36,686$17.64
9Ankeny, IA$36,406$17.50
10Grand Rapids, MI$35,584$17.11
11Phoenix, AZ$35,580$17.11
12Saint Louis, MO$34,296$16.49
13Fort Worth, TX$34,080$16.38
14Durham, NC$33,934$16.31
15Memphis, TN$33,528$16.12
16Atlanta, GA$31,598$15.19
17Spartanburg, SC$29,709$14.28
18Olive Branch, MS$27,424$13.18

Shift operations manager salary details

A shift operations manager's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $47,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average shift operations manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a shift operations manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$47,000$3,917$23
75th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
Average$35,851$2,988$17
25th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15
10th Percentile$27,000$2,250$13

Highest paying shift operations manager jobs

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

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
General Manager Of Operations$89,522$7,460$43.04382,581
Manager, Center Operations$61,059$5,088$29.36419,533
Area Manager$73,472$6,123$35.32341,983
Customer Service/Operations Manager$69,350$5,779$33.34249,856
Shift Manager$32,110$2,676$15.44335,517
Operations Support Manager$79,730$6,644$38.33376,894

Top companies hiring shift operations managers now:

  1. BD jobs (11)
  2. Land O'Lakes jobs (39)
  3. ArcelorMittal jobs (9)
  4. Cargill jobs (12)
  5. Siemens jobs (9)

Which companies pay shift operations managers the most?

Shift operations manager salaries at BD and Teleflex are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average shift operations manager salary at companies like Alere and Dairy Farmers of America are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1BD$49,328$23.72
2Teleflex$49,133$23.62
3Alere$48,094$23.12
4Dairy Farmers of America$45,629$21.94
5Baker Hughes$45,252$21.76
6Campbells$44,963$21.62
7Resorts World Catskills$44,851$21.56
8Danaher$44,576$21.43
9Darigold$44,428$21.36
10Sanmina$43,830$21.07
11U.S. Venture$42,895$20.62
12FullBeauty Brands$42,807$20.58
13Hendrick Manufacturing$42,741$20.55
14Valmont Industries$42,459$20.41
15Land O'Lakes$42,434$20.40
16Compunetix$41,914$20.15
17Johnson Controls$41,911$20.15
18Analog Devices$41,905$20.15
19Simpson Manufacturing Co$41,875$20.13
20ABB$41,438$19.92

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$37,000$36,400$35,800$35,200$34,600$34,000
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Shift Operations Manager salary by industry

The average shift operations manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average shift operations manager salary in the finance industry is $39,956, the highest of any industry.
  • The average shift operations manager salary in the finance industry is $39,846.
  • Shift operations managers in the technology industry earn an average salary of $35,148, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for shift operations managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$39,956$19.21
2Hospitality$39,846$19.16
3Transportation$36,695$17.64
4Manufacturing$35,526$17.08
5Technology$35,148$16.90

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Shift operations manager salary trends

The average shift operations manager salary has risen by $2,940 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average shift operations manager earned $32,911 annually, but today, they earn $35,851 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for shift operations managers over the last decade.

Compare shift operations manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average shift operations manager salary over time

Compare shift operations manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Shift operations manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$35,900$17.24+2.8%
2024$34,900$16.76-0.1%
2023$34,900$16.78+0.5%
2022$34,700$16.70+1.1%
2021$34,300$16.51+1.6%

Recently added shift operations manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
SmithfieldfoodsStuffer Operator-2Nd ShiftWichita, KS06/30/2025$39,340
Hub GroupMaterial Operator-1St. ShiftHazelwood, MO06/29/2025$36,523
Tyson FoodsSanitation Operator Pr03-Cleanup-3Rd ShiftZeeland, MI06/29/2025$46,331
Universal Logistics Holdings2Nd Shift FL OperatorRacine, WI06/29/2025$34,436
Ideal IndustriesOperator I, 1St. Shift |Sycamore, IL06/29/2025$41,740
Tri-RinseOperator-2Nd ShiftSioux City, IA06/29/2025$37,566
Tri Rinse, Inc.Operator-2Nd ShiftSioux City, IA06/29/2025$41,740
Land O LakesWarehouse Operator 2Nd ShiftNeosho, MO06/28/2025$41,114
Japs-Olson Company, LLCW+D Operator-Day ShiftMinneapolis, MN06/27/2025$50,088
Pet DairyCIP Operator-3Rd ShiftSpartanburg, SC06/27/2025$42,784

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