What are the main factors that influence an Operations Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Operations Manager's salary?

An Operations Manager's salary grows with experience: an Operations Supervisor (0-3 years)earns $66,443, an Operations Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $95,190, an Operations Manager (5+ years)earns $108,042, a Senior Operations Manager (5+ years)earns $146,466, an Operations Director (5+ years)earns $203,238,

What are the highest paying states for an Operations Manager?

Operations Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Operations Manager roles are District of Columbia $118,124, California $117,676, Massachusetts $116,107. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Operations Manager roles make?

Salaries for Operations Manager level roles vary by specialization: Operations Research Analysis Manager: $212,359; Flight Operations Senior Manager: $196,652; Flight Operations Manager: $165,091; Enterprise Operations Manager: $151,914; Senior Operations Manager: $144,629.

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Operations Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Operations Manager make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operations Manager in Delaware is $108,042 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

However, an Operations Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,130
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,284 to $121,697
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,668

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Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,697	$10,141	$2,340	$59
Average	$108,042	$9,003	$2,078	$52
25th Percentile	$95,284	$7,940	$1,832	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Operations Manager Salaries

An Operations Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operations Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Operations Supervisor (0-3 years): $66,443
Operations Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $95,190
Operations Manager (5+ years): $108,042
Senior Operations Manager (5+ years): $146,466
Operations Director (5+ years): $203,238

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Operations Supervisor	0-3 years	$66,443
Operations Senior Supervisor	3-5 years	$95,190
Operations Manager	5+ years	$108,042
Senior Operations Manager	5+ years	$146,466
Operations Director	5+ years	$203,238

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How Do Operations Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Operations Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $118,124.
California: $117,676.
Massachusetts: $116,107.

District of Columbia $118,124 California $117,676 Massachusetts $116,107 Washington $115,681 New Jersey $115,638 Alaska $115,489 Connecticut $114,016 New York $113,419

Hawaii $111,509 Rhode Island $110,613 Maryland $110,005 Minnesota $109,173 Colorado $108,853 Illinois $108,746 Oregon $108,341 Delaware $108,042

New Hampshire $107,854 Virginia $107,434 Pennsylvania $106,207 Nevada $105,588 North Dakota $105,385 Michigan $105,065 Wisconsin $104,948 Vermont $104,713

Texas $104,062 Maine $104,020 Arizona $103,956 Ohio $103,881 Georgia $102,900 Indiana $102,409 Wyoming $102,313 Utah $102,163

Iowa $102,099 Kansas $101,587 Louisiana $101,438 North Carolina $101,385 Missouri $101,363 Florida $100,947 Montana $100,723 Nebraska $100,510

Kentucky $100,392 South Carolina $99,966 Tennessee $99,699 Idaho $99,592 New Mexico $98,813 Oklahoma $98,643 Alabama $98,013 South Dakota $96,957

Arkansas $96,381 West Virginia $96,072 Mississippi $95,143

Top Paying Cities for Operations Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $107,555
Little Creek: $108,343
Magnolia: $108,187

Lincoln, DE $107,555 Little Creek, DE $108,343 Magnolia, DE $108,187 Milford, DE $107,829 Marydel, DE $108,006 Millsboro, DE $107,104 Millville, DE $107,270 Milton, DE $107,455

Nassau, DE $107,533 Ocean View, DE $107,251 Rehoboth Beach, DE $107,457 Seaford, DE $107,518 Selbyville, DE $107,073 Smyrna, DE $108,417 Viola, DE $107,918 Woodside, DE $108,208

Bear, DE $107,959 Newark, DE $107,918 Claymont, DE $108,139 Delaware City, DE $108,026 Hockessin, DE $107,909 Kirkwood, DE $108,006 Middletown, DE $108,047 Montchanin, DE $107,933

New Castle, DE $107,949 Odessa, DE $108,101 Port Penn, DE $108,173 Rockland, DE $107,944 Saint Georges, DE $108,013 Townsend, DE $108,180 Winterthur, DE $107,957 Lewes, DE $107,497

Wilmington, DE $107,914 Dover, DE $108,343 Dover Afb, DE $107,772 Bethany Beach, DE $107,138 Bethel, DE $107,249 Bridgeville, DE $107,502 Camden Wyoming, DE $108,038 Cheswold, DE $108,308

Clayton, DE $108,311 Dagsboro, DE $107,064 Delmar, DE $106,892 Ellendale, DE $107,216 Felton, DE $107,820 Fenwick Island, DE $107,087 Frankford, DE $106,900 Frederica, DE $107,927

Georgetown, DE $107,023 Greenwood, DE $107,519 Harbeson, DE $107,137 Harrington, DE $107,683 Hartly, DE $108,018 Houston, DE $107,530 Kenton, DE $108,316 Laurel, DE $106,959

Yorklyn, DE $107,941

Operations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operations Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$95,284

Average $108,042/year

$121,697

$7,940

Average $9,003/month

$10,141

$1,832

Average $2,078/week

$2,340

$46

Average $52/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,697	$10,141	$2,340	$59
Average	$108,042	$9,003	$2,078	$52
25th Percentile	$95,284	$7,940	$1,832	$46

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For an Operations Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Senior Operations Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $146,466 - a projected growth of 36% over your current level.

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