Owns day-to-day operations — supply chain, processes, KPIs. Industry-agnostic.
Pay scales steeply with tenure for Operations Managers. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $80,200 | $57,900 | $107,600 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $99,700 | $72,000 | $133,800 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $114,600 | $82,800 | $153,800 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $137,500 | $99,300 | $184,500 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $155,800 | $112,600 | $209,100 |
Top 10 states by median Operations Manager salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | $160,400 | $121,900 | $208,500 | +40% |
| Massachusetts | $149,000 | $113,200 | $193,600 | +30% |
| New Jersey | $144,400 | $109,700 | $187,700 | +26% |
| California | $143,200 | $108,800 | $186,200 | +25% |
| New York | $143,200 | $108,800 | $186,200 | +25% |
| Washington | $139,800 | $106,200 | $181,700 | +22% |
| Connecticut | $138,600 | $105,400 | $180,200 | +21% |
| Maryland | $137,500 | $104,500 | $178,700 | +20% |
| Colorado | $134,100 | $101,900 | $174,300 | +17% |
| Hawaii | $130,600 | $99,300 | $169,800 | +14% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $97,400 | $74,000 | $126,600 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $96,200 | $73,100 | $125,100 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $96,200 | $73,100 | $125,100 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $96,200 | $73,100 | $125,100 | -16% |
| Alabama | $95,100 | $72,300 | $123,600 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $95,100 | $72,300 | $123,600 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $91,700 | $69,700 | $119,200 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $91,700 | $69,700 | $119,200 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $89,400 | $67,900 | $116,200 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $89,400 | $67,900 | $116,200 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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