Transportation & Logistics Wilmington, DE Pop. 70,898

Operations Manager Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

The median operations manager salary in Wilmington, DE is $108,833 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 4.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$108,833
vs State Avg
+$4,146
vs National
+$5,183
Cost of Living
105%

Operations Manager Salary in Wilmington by Experience

In Wilmington, an entry-level operations manager earns around $65,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $183,750 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$65,100
+$3,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$111,300
+$5,300 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$183,750
+$8,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wilmington, DE

Percentile Wilmington
10th Percentile $60,900
25th Percentile $79,800
Median (50th) $108,833
75th Percentile $147,000
90th Percentile $194,250

Operations Manager Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Newark, DE
$105,723
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$102,614
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$101,577
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$99,504
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Operations Manager in Wilmington

Education

Most operations manager positions require a bachelor's degree. Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware 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 Wilmington may vary based on local industry and population growth.