Fall 2026 UpdateUpdated October 3, 2026
Operations Manager Salary Guide (Fall 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.
Subscribe to the newsletter to view Average Total Comp & Experience Insights
High Demand Track
Market demand for Operations Manager is at an all-time high. Join the Vetta Marketplace to access verified offers from employers hiring at these benchmarks.
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 an Operations Manager in 2026?
The national median salary for an 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 an Operations Manager expect?
Subscribe to the Vetta newsletter to access average total compensation data including equity and bonus breakdowns for Operations Manager roles across all 20 metro areas.