Transportation & Logistics Delaware (DE) Rank #15 of 50

Operations Manager Salary in Delaware

The median operations manager salary in Delaware is $104,687 per year, which is 1.0% above the national median of $103,650.

Median Salary
$104,687
vs National
+$1,037
State Rank
#15 of 50
Cost of Living
101%

Operations Manager Salary in Delaware by Experience

In Delaware, an entry-level operations manager earns around $62,620, while experienced professionals earn up to $176,750 per year. The cost of living index in Delaware is 101% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$62,620
+$620 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$107,060
+$1,060 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$176,750
+$1,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Delaware

Percentile DE Salary
10th Percentile $58,580
25th Percentile $76,760
Median (50th) $104,687
75th Percentile $141,400
90th Percentile $186,850

Operations Manager Salary by City in Delaware

The largest employment areas for operations managers in Delaware include Wilmington, Dover, Newark, and Middletown. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Wilmington, DE
$108,833
Pop. 70,898 · COL 105%
Dover, DE
$99,504
Pop. 39,403 · COL 96%
Newark, DE
$105,723
Pop. 33,398 · COL 102%
Middletown, DE
$101,577
Pop. 22,350 · COL 98%
Bear, DE
$102,614
Pop. 21,000 · COL 99%

How to Become a Operations Manager in Delaware

Education

Most operations manager positions require a bachelor's degree. Delaware has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Operations ManagementProcess ImprovementBudgetingLeadershipSix SigmaData Analysis

Job Outlook in Delaware

Nationally, operations manager employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Delaware's demand may vary based on local industry trends.