Manager, Production Operations Salary in the United States

How much does a Manager, Production Operations make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manager, Production Operations in the United States is $110,624 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,617
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,570 to $125,800
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,596
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Manager, Production Operations Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $125,800 $10,483 $2,419 $60
Average $110,624 $9,219 $2,127 $53
25th Percentile $98,570 $8,214 $1,896 $47
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Key Factors That Influence Manager, Production Operations Salaries

A Manager, Production Operations'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Manager, Production Operations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manager, Production Operations'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $78,731
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,565
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,508
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,873
  • Expert (over 8 years): $196,916
Levels Salary
Productio... Level Manager, Production Operations$78,731
Productio... Level Manager, Production Operations$92,565
Manager, ... Level Manager, Production Operations$109,508
Productio... Level Manager, Production Operations$148,873
Productio... Level Manager, Production Operations$196,916
$78,731 0 yr
$92,565 < 2 yrs
$109,508 2-4 yrs
$148,873 5-8 yrs
$196,916 > 8 yrs
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How Do Manager, Production Operations 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 Manager, Production Operations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $122,483.
  • California: $122,018.
  • Massachusetts: $120,392.

Top Paying Cities for Manager, Production Operations

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:

  • San Jose: $139,530
  • San Francisco: $138,002
  • Oakland: $135,094

What Skills Can Increase a Manager, Production Operations's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.28% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Food Safety (Mentioned in 1.99% Job Postings): Applying procedures during food preparation, processing, storage, and distribution to ensure consumers are safe from foodborne illnesses.
  • Lean Manufacturing (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Lean manufacturing or lean production is a systematic method originating in the Japanese manufacturing industry for the minimization of waste (無駄, muda) within a manufacturing system without sacrificing productivity, which can cause problems. Lean also takes into account waste created through overburden (無理, muri) and unevenness in work loads (斑, mura). Working from the perspective of the client who consumes a product or service, "value" is any action or process that a customer would be willing to pay for.[citation needed] Lean manufacturing attempts to make obvious what adds value, through reducing everything else (because it is not adding value). This management philosophy is derived mostly from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and identified as "lean" only in the 1990s.[page needed], TPS is renowned for its focus on reduction of the original Toyota seven wastes to improve overall customer value, but there are varying perspectives on how this is best achieved. The steady growth of Toyota, from a small company to the world's largest automaker, has focused attention on how it has achieved this success.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.28%
Food Safety 1.99%
Lean Manufacturing 1.56%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Manager, Production Operations's salary.
  • VMware: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
VMware
$129,430
17%
Product Management
$125,005
13%
Insight
$116,155
5%
Project Management
$115,049
4%
Collaboration
$115,049
4%
Innovation
$113,943
3%
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Manager, Production Operations Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Manager, Production Operations roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Manager, Production Operations positions in Telecom or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Manager, Production Operations as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Manager, Production Operations

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet$138,280$66.025%
Energy & Utilities$132,749$64.020%
Financial Services$127,218$61.015%
Biotechnology$121,686$59.010%
Pharmaceuticals$121,686$59.010%

How Education impacts a Manager, Production Operations's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Manager, Production Operations enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Manager, Production Operations with a Associate's Degree is between $116,259 and $125,809).

Manager, Production Operations Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Manager, Production Operations
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.2%
High School 26.2%
Associates 10.8%
Bachelors 45.3%
Masters 16.1%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Manager, Production Operations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manager, Production Operations'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Manager, Production Operations

Salaries for a Manager, Production Operations can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,066 in 2023 to around $99,430 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manager, Production Operations salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Manager, Production Operations Over Time

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