Operations Manager Salary Guide 2026
Infrastructure scaling for hardware tech.
National Median: $144,000
Range: $113K – $191K
3-Year Growth Trend: +5% · Source: Vetta Model 2026
Avg Total Comp
$170,000
Experience Level
Semiconductor growth driver in Phoenix; national median at $144k.
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High Demand Track
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Metro Area Breakdown
20 Markets| Metro Area | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara CA | $194,400 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley CA | $191,520 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City NY-NJ-PA | $178,560 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton MA-NH | $175,680 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA | $172,800 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV | $172,800 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim CA | $172,800 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad CA | $165,600 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin IL-IN-WI | $158,400 |
| Denver-Aurora-Lakewood CO | $155,520 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown TX | $151,200 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington TX | $151,200 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta GA | $148,320 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach FL | $146,880 |
| Raleigh-Durham-Cary NC | $144,000 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI | $141,120 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia NC-SC | $141,120 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler AZ | $140,000 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn MI | $138,240 |
| Salt Lake City UT | $136,800 |
"Calculated" benchmarks are derived from the national median using verified geographic cost-of-living multipliers. "Verified" entries are sourced directly from Vetta Model 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median salary for a Operations Manager in 2026?
The national median salary for a Operations Manager in 2026 is $144,000. Base salaries range from $113K to $191K depending on experience level and location.
Which city pays Operations Managers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara CA offers the highest median salary for Operations Managers at $194,400. San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley CA is a close second at $191,520.
How fast are Operations Manager salaries growing?
Operations Manager salaries have grown at 5% over the past three years, making it a stable-growth role. Infrastructure scaling for hardware tech.
What is the salary range for an entry-level Operations Manager?
Entry-level Operations Manager salaries start around $113K annually at the national level. Tier 1 cities like San Francisco and New York start 20–35% higher. Specialization in AI and cloud-adjacent skills accelerates entry compensation.
What total compensation should a Operations Manager expect?
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