Radio Operations Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Radio Operations Manager in the United States is $115,020 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,811
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,458 to $123,809
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,842
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Radio Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $123,809 $10,317 $2,381 $60
Average $115,020 $9,585 $2,212 $55
25th Percentile $104,458 $8,705 $2,009 $50
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Key Factors That Influence Radio Operations Manager Salaries

A Radio 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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

  • District of Columbia: $127,350.
  • California: $126,867.
  • Massachusetts: $125,176.

Top Paying Cities for Radio 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:

  • San Jose: $145,075
  • San Francisco: $143,648
  • Oakland: $140,462

What Skills Can Increase a Radio Operations Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Quality Improvement (Mentioned in 2.88% Job Postings): Applying a set of tools, methods, and practices in analyzing the performance and efforts to successfully improve the overall process.
  • Quality Assurance (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 3.07%
Quality Improvement 2.88%
Quality Assurance 1.15%
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 Radio Operations Manager's salary.
  • Creativity: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Cardiac: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Creativity
$125,372
9%
Collaboration
$124,222
8%
Cardiac
$124,222
8%
Verbal Communication
$123,071
7%
Innovation
$123,071
7%
Initiative
$123,071
7%
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How Education impacts a Radio Operations Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Radio Operations Managers enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Radio Operations Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $117,477 and $124,438).

Radio Operations Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Radio Operations Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 22.1%
Associates 22.1%
Bachelors 35.6%
Masters 18.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Radio Operations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Radio 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Radio Operations Manager

Salaries for a Radio Operations Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $107,826 in 2023 to around $107,943 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Radio Operations Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Radio Operations Manager Over Time

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2024 $108,770
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