Operations Manager Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$92,000
national median salary
$70,000 to $120,000. Last updated August 2026.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $105,770 for General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021) across the United States, based on 3,503,020 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$50,090
25th percentile
$72,320
Median
$105,770
75th percentile
$167,280
90th percentile
$253,390
Workers surveyed
3,503,020
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$102,950
May 2025 release
$105,770
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021) rather than Operations Managerspecifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 11-1021Highest Paying
$127,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$96,000
Miami, FL
Lowest Paying
$72,000
Charleston, WV
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated August 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 11-1021. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average Operations Manager salary in the United States at $92,000 in 2026, within a range of $70,000 to $120,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. San Jose is the highest of the 81 cities at $127,000, while Miami offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Industry, scope of operations (regional vs.
Operations Manager salary by city.
Skills that increase Operations Manager pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Operations Managers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $12,880 to your annual compensation.
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≈ +$11,960 per year
≈ +$11,040 per year
≈ +$10,120 per year
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≈ +$9,200 per year
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≈ +$8,280 per year
What you should know.
Industry, scope of operations (regional vs. national), and P&L responsibility are the largest factors. Operations managers in technology, logistics, and healthcare earn more than those in retail or hospitality. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or large scale process automation directly correlates with higher compensation.
Operations coordinators start at $45,000 to $60,000, advancing to operations manager at $80,000 to $110,000 in three to five years. Senior operations managers earn $110,000 to $145,000. Directors of Operations reach $145,000 to $200,000, and VP/COO roles at mid to large companies can exceed $250,000.
Bonuses of 10 to 20% tied to efficiency metrics, cost savings, or throughput targets are standard. Profit sharing arrangements are common in manufacturing and logistics. Equity is available at tech companies. Benefits often include vehicle allowances and relocation packages for multi site responsibilities.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Operations Managers typically earn $83,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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