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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fixed Operations Director in North Dakota is $202,778 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $97.
However, a Fixed Operations Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $221,909 | $18,492 | $4,267 | $107 |
| Average | $202,778 | $16,898 | $3,900 | $97 |
| 25th Percentile | $186,241 | $15,520 | $3,582 | $90 |
Oracle - Harwood, ND
North Dakota Farmers Union - Bismarck, ND
University of Kansas Health System - KANSAS CITY, KS
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A Fixed Operations Director'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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Fixed Operations Director'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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Operation... Level Fixed Operations Director | $107,034 |
| Senior Op... Level Fixed Operations Director | $145,094 |
| Fixed Ope... Level Fixed Operations Director | $201,371 |
| Divisiona... Level Fixed Operations Director | $231,420 |
| SVP of Op... Level Fixed Operations Director | $316,454 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Fixed Operations Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Fixed Operations Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 57% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Fixed Operations Director positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Fixed Operations Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software & Networking | $253,472 | $122.0 | 25% |
| Financial Services | $243,333 | $117.0 | 20% |
| Pharmaceuticals | $239,278 | $115.0 | 18% |
| Biotechnology | $233,194 | $112.0 | 15% |
| Internet | $227,111 | $109.0 | 12% |
Understanding how a Fixed Operations Director'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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $221,909 | $18,492 | $4,267 | $107 |
| Average | $202,778 | $16,898 | $3,900 | $97 |
| 25th Percentile | $186,241 | $15,520 | $3,582 | $90 |
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