Operations Manager Salary
management · United States · 2025
National Median
$92,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$58k
Entry level
P25
$72k
Junior
P50
$92k
Median
P75
$118k
Senior
P90
$148k
Top earner
P10
$58,000
P50
$92,000
P90
$148,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $108,000 | $138,000 | $177,000 |
| New York, NY | $97,200 | $124,200 | $159,300 |
| Seattle, WA | $93,600 | $119,600 | $153,400 |
| Boston, MA | $90,000 | $115,000 | $147,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $86,400 | $110,400 | $141,600 |
| Austin, TX | $79,200 | $101,200 | $129,800 |
| Denver, CO | $79,200 | $101,200 | $129,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $75,600 | $96,600 | $123,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $72,000 | $92,000 | $118,000 |
| Miami, FL | $68,400 | $87,400 | $112,100 |
H-1B Average Wage
$90,160
DOL prevailing wage reference for Operations Manager
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$58,000 – $148,000
Interquartile Range$72,000 – $118,000
Top City (SF)$138,000
Industrymanagement
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Operations Manager market data
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Market Median: $92,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
+$12,000
(+15.0%)
Target
$92,000
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