What are the main factors that influence a Construction 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 A Construction Operations Manager's salary?

A Construction Operations Manager's salary grows with experience: a Retail Branch Trainer (4-7 years)earns $83,134, a Branch Service Supervisor (7+ years)earns $62,293, a Construction Operations Manager (7+ years)earns $81,419, a Regional Support Manager (7+ years)earns $94,681, a VP of Retail Banking Operations (7+ years)earns $297,790,

What are the highest paying states for a Construction Operations Manager?

Construction Operations Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Operations Manager roles are District of Columbia $88,263, California $87,928, Massachusetts $86,756. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction Operations Manager roles make?

Salaries for Construction Operations Manager level roles vary by specialization: Senior Manager of Construction Operations: $170,900; Construction Manager, Sr.: $170,897; Resident Construction Manager II: $170,832; Construction Loan Manager: $159,815; Manager of Construction Operations: $141,200.

Construction Operations Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Construction Operations Manager make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Operations Manager in Delaware is $80,729 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,486
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,791 to $89,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,743

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Construction Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,500	$7,458	$1,721	$43
Average	$80,729	$6,727	$1,552	$39
25th Percentile	$70,791	$5,899	$1,361	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Operations Manager Salaries

A Construction 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 Construction Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $83,134
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,293
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,419
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,681
Expert (over 8 years): $297,790

Levels	Salary
Retail Br... Level Construction Operations Manager	$83,134
Branch Se... Level Construction Operations Manager	$62,293
Construct... Level Construction Operations Manager	$81,419
Regional ... Level Construction Operations Manager	$94,681
VP of Ret... Level Construction Operations Manager	$297,790

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How Do Construction 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 Construction Operations Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $88,263.
California: $87,928.
Massachusetts: $86,756.

District of Columbia $88,263 California $87,928 Massachusetts $86,756 Washington $86,437 New Jersey $86,405 Alaska $86,294 Connecticut $85,193 New York $84,747

Hawaii $83,320 Rhode Island $82,650 Maryland $82,196 Minnesota $81,574 Colorado $81,335 Illinois $81,255 Oregon $80,953 Delaware $80,729

New Hampshire $80,589 Virginia $80,275 Pennsylvania $79,358 Nevada $78,896 North Dakota $78,744 Michigan $78,505 Wisconsin $78,418 Vermont $78,242

Texas $77,756 Maine $77,724 Arizona $77,676 Ohio $77,620 Georgia $76,887 Indiana $76,520 Wyoming $76,449 Utah $76,337

Iowa $76,289 Kansas $75,906 Louisiana $75,795 North Carolina $75,755 Missouri $75,739 Florida $75,428 Montana $75,261 Nebraska $75,101

Kentucky $75,014 South Carolina $74,695 Tennessee $74,495 Idaho $74,416 New Mexico $73,834 Oklahoma $73,706 Alabama $73,236 South Dakota $72,447

Arkansas $72,016 West Virginia $71,785 Mississippi $71,092

Top Paying Cities for Construction 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: $83,551
Little Creek: $82,778
Magnolia: $83,121

Lincoln, DE $83,551 Little Creek, DE $82,778 Magnolia, DE $83,121 Milford, DE $83,551 Marydel, DE $82,467 Millsboro, DE $83,551 Millville, DE $84,109 Milton, DE $83,551

Nassau, DE $83,551 Ocean View, DE $84,109 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,109 Seaford, DE $82,674 Selbyville, DE $84,109 Smyrna, DE $82,371 Viola, DE $83,121 Woodside, DE $82,882

Bear, DE $81,766 Newark, DE $81,798 Claymont, DE $81,861 Delaware City, DE $81,798 Hockessin, DE $81,861 Kirkwood, DE $81,798 Middletown, DE $82,204 Montchanin, DE $81,861

New Castle, DE $81,861 Odessa, DE $82,316 Port Penn, DE $81,574 Rockland, DE $81,861 Saint Georges, DE $81,798 Townsend, DE $82,196 Winterthur, DE $81,861 Lewes, DE $83,551

Wilmington, DE $81,861 Dover, DE $82,738 Dover Afb, DE $82,929 Bethany Beach, DE $84,109 Bethel, DE $82,674 Bridgeville, DE $83,551 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,826 Cheswold, DE $82,547

Clayton, DE $82,340 Dagsboro, DE $84,109 Delmar, DE $82,674 Ellendale, DE $83,551 Felton, DE $83,551 Fenwick Island, DE $84,109 Frankford, DE $84,109 Frederica, DE $83,551

Georgetown, DE $83,551 Greenwood, DE $83,551 Harbeson, DE $83,551 Harrington, DE $83,551 Hartly, DE $82,300 Houston, DE $83,551 Kenton, DE $82,340 Laurel, DE $82,674

Yorklyn, DE $81,861

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

Understanding how a Construction 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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$70,791

Average $80,729/year

$89,500

$5,899

Average $6,727/month

$7,458

$1,361

Average $1,552/week

$1,721

$34

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,500	$7,458	$1,721	$43
Average	$80,729	$6,727	$1,552	$39
25th Percentile	$70,791	$5,899	$1,361	$34

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