Operations Manager Salary
BLS reports this occupation as "General and Operations Managers" (11-1021); every figure on this page is for that BLS occupation.
Operations managers oversee daily business operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure quality. They manage processes, teams, and resources to meet organizational objectives.
National Salary Distribution
Top Paying Cities for Operations Manager
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $157,000 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $156,460 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $149,990 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $146,030 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $142,330 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $133,800 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $125,830 |
| 8 | Portland, OR | $121,050 |
| 9 | Indianapolis, IN | $120,480 |
| 10 | Nashville, TN | $119,990 |
Highest After Local Prices
| # | City | Price Level | At National Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | 108.9 | $143,694 |
| 2 | New York, NY | 112.6 | $139,477 |
| 3 | Denver, CO | 105.8 | $134,550 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | 111.1 | $131,401 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | 115.6 | $129,735 |
| 6 | Indianapolis, IN | 95.7 | $125,899 |
| 7 | Nashville, TN | 96.3 | $124,551 |
| 8 | Boston, MA | 108.3 | $123,585 |
| 9 | Houston, TX | 98.6 | $121,263 |
| 10 | Austin, TX | 98.1 | $120,174 |
Operations Manager Salary — All Cities
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $100,040 | $157,000 | $226,350 | $364,770 | 177,850 |
| Washington, DC | $99,840 | $156,460 | $201,010 | $291,420 | 112,530 |
| San Francisco, CA | $98,890 | $149,990 | $220,200 | $330,110 | 43,520 |
| Seattle, WA | $103,780 | $146,030 | $206,710 | $292,160 | 29,370 |
| Denver, CO | $99,990 | $142,330 | $204,790 | $313,870 | 22,940 |
| Boston, MA | $89,650 | $133,800 | $210,290 | $329,130 | 70,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,200 | $125,830 | $187,480 | $299,990 | 104,610 |
| Portland, OR | $81,400 | $121,050 | $173,280 | $280,300 | 21,070 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $79,830 | $120,480 | $181,260 | $283,140 | 17,510 |
| Nashville, TN | $78,670 | $119,990 | $170,670 | $240,110 | 23,820 |
| Houston, TX | $74,060 | $119,600 | $191,470 | $296,070 | 97,320 |
| San Diego, CA | $78,200 | $119,600 | $177,430 | $267,090 | 26,230 |
| Austin, TX | $74,120 | $117,850 | $181,260 | $296,440 | 42,190 |
| Raleigh, NC | $77,590 | $114,940 | $176,080 | $268,030 | 9,520 |
| Charlotte, NC | $76,330 | $112,730 | $170,450 | $274,620 | 18,380 |
| Atlanta, GA | $76,980 | $111,410 | $171,900 | $268,690 | 69,320 |
| Dallas, TX | $71,040 | $111,010 | $173,250 | $279,830 | 125,090 |
| Chicago, IL | $76,900 | $109,390 | $175,170 | $298,090 | 122,930 |
| Richmond, VA | $77,450 | $108,670 | $164,420 | $229,230 | 15,770 |
| Miami, FL | $71,390 | $105,640 | $162,400 | $242,380 | 74,960 |
| Detroit, MI | $71,550 | $104,010 | $165,740 | $259,390 | 37,250 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $63,650 | $103,710 | $162,620 | $221,230 | 20,870 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $72,320 | $103,570 | $163,540 | $220,960 | 44,890 |
| Columbus, OH | $68,340 | $102,590 | $164,030 | $221,270 | 29,070 |
| Memphis, TN | $72,170 | $102,510 | $162,200 | $231,770 | 9,730 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $70,300 | $100,840 | $154,500 | $216,150 | 31,020 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $64,830 | $98,610 | $157,230 | $243,280 | 81,520 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $63,740 | $97,110 | $149,990 | $208,030 | 17,710 |
| Louisville, KY | $58,170 | $89,140 | $136,100 | $206,940 | 16,830 |
| El Paso, TX | $51,980 | $77,770 | $126,130 | $188,210 | 7,850 |
5About the Operations Manager Role
Operations managers oversee daily business operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure quality. They manage processes, teams, and resources to meet organizational objectives.
Compensation for Operations Managers varies by metro — from $77,770 at the low end in El Paso, TX to $157,000 in New York, NY. The $79,230 gap is a gap in dollars. The second table above lists the 10 highest medians after each is restated at national-average prices using BEA regional price parities, which can change the order.
For side-by-side comparisons between specific metros, use the compare links above or the salary calculator. For state-level figures, see operations manager salary by state, or browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Operations Manager salary in the US?
The national median Operations Manager salary is $105,770 per year, per the BLS OEWS May 2025 national estimate. The 25th percentile is $72,320 and the 90th percentile reaches $253,390.
Which city pays Operations Managers the most?
Among the 30 metro areas covered here, New York, NY has the highest median wage for Operations Managers at $157,000 per year (BLS OEWS May 2025). Washington, DC ($156,460) and San Francisco, CA ($149,990) are next.