Transportation & Logistics Birmingham, AL Pop. 197,575

Operations Manager Salary in Birmingham, Alabama

The median operations manager salary in Birmingham, AL is $93,285 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 3.4% above the Alabama state average.

City Median
$93,285
vs State Avg
+$3,109
vs National
$-10,365
Cost of Living
90%

Operations Manager Salary in Birmingham by Experience

In Birmingham, an entry-level operations manager earns around $55,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $157,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$55,800
$-6,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$95,400
$-10,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$157,500
$-17,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Birmingham, AL

Percentile Birmingham
10th Percentile $52,200
25th Percentile $68,400
Median (50th) $93,285
75th Percentile $126,000
90th Percentile $166,500

Operations Manager Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Huntsville, AL
$95,358
Pop. 216,963
Tuscaloosa, AL
$91,212
Pop. 101,129
Montgomery, AL
$89,139
Pop. 200,603
Mobile, AL
$88,103
Pop. 187,041

How to Become a Operations Manager in Birmingham

Education

Most operations manager positions require a bachelor's degree. Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Operations ManagementProcess ImprovementBudgetingLeadershipSix SigmaData Analysis

Job Outlook

Nationally, operations manager employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Birmingham may vary based on local industry and population growth.