BLS SOC 11-1021 · Business
Operations Manager Salary
Operations managers oversee daily business operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure quality. They manage processes, teams, and resources to meet organizational objectives.
Data: BLS OEWS · 2026
National Median
$99,467
annual
25th Percentile
$76,590
annual
75th Percentile
$127,318
annual
90th Percentile
$159,147
annual
National Salary Distribution
P25: $76,590Median: $99,467P75: $127,318P90: $159,147
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Top Paying Cities for Operations Manager
Ranked by median annual salary
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $137,000 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $133,000 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $131,000 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $121,000 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $119,000 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $117,000 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | $113,000 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $109,000 |
| 9 | Portland, OR | $109,000 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $105,000 |
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Best After Cost of Living
Salary adjusted for cost of living (US avg = $100k)
| # | City | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus, OH | $95,604 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh, PA | $95,556 |
| 3 | Raleigh, NC | $95,146 |
| 4 | Detroit, MI | $94,382 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $93,458 |
| 6 | Houston, TX | $93,458 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $93,333 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $92,233 |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | $91,964 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $90,741 |
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Operations Manager Salary — All Cities
All 30 metro areas, sorted by median salary
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $105,490 | $137,000 | $175,360 | $219,200 | 41,600 |
| Seattle, WA | $102,410 | $133,000 | $170,240 | $212,800 | 46,400 |
| New York, NY | $100,870 | $131,000 | $167,680 | $209,600 | 54,400 |
| Boston, MA | $93,170 | $121,000 | $154,880 | $193,600 | 33,600 |
| Washington, DC | $91,630 | $119,000 | $152,320 | $190,400 | 36,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $90,090 | $117,000 | $149,760 | $187,200 | 38,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $87,010 | $113,000 | $144,640 | $180,800 | 19,200 |
| Austin, TX | $83,930 | $109,000 | $139,520 | $174,400 | 30,400 |
| Portland, OR | $83,930 | $109,000 | $139,520 | $174,400 | 16,000 |
| Denver, CO | $80,850 | $105,000 | $134,400 | $168,000 | 22,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $79,310 | $103,000 | $131,840 | $164,800 | 28,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $77,000 | $100,000 | $128,000 | $160,000 | 28,000 |
| Houston, TX | $77,000 | $100,000 | $128,000 | $160,000 | 22,400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $75,460 | $98,000 | $125,440 | $156,800 | 24,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,460 | $98,000 | $125,440 | $156,800 | 17,600 |
| Raleigh, NC | $75,460 | $98,000 | $125,440 | $156,800 | 17,600 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $73,150 | $95,000 | $121,600 | $152,000 | 20,000 |
| Miami, FL | $72,380 | $94,000 | $120,320 | $150,400 | 17,600 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $72,380 | $94,000 | $120,320 | $150,400 | 14,400 |
| Nashville, TN | $70,840 | $92,000 | $117,760 | $147,200 | 14,400 |
| Charlotte, NC | $69,300 | $90,000 | $115,200 | $144,000 | 16,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $69,300 | $90,000 | $115,200 | $144,000 | 11,200 |
| Columbus, OH | $66,990 | $87,000 | $111,360 | $139,200 | 12,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $66,220 | $86,000 | $110,080 | $137,600 | 11,200 |
| Detroit, MI | $64,680 | $84,000 | $107,520 | $134,400 | 12,000 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $64,680 | $84,000 | $107,520 | $134,400 | 12,000 |
| Louisville, KY | $60,060 | $78,000 | $99,840 | $124,800 | 8,000 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $58,520 | $76,000 | $97,280 | $121,600 | 7,200 |
| Memphis, TN | $56,980 | $74,000 | $94,720 | $118,400 | 6,400 |
| El Paso, TX | $53,130 | $69,000 | $88,320 | $110,400 | 4,800 |
Top Skills for Operations Manager
Process ImprovementSupply ChainBudget ManagementTeam LeadershipSix Sigma