Transportation & Logistics Mississippi (MS) Rank #50 of 50

Operations Manager Salary in Mississippi

The median operations manager salary in Mississippi is $86,030 per year, which is 17% below the national median of $103,650.

Median Salary

$86,030

vs National

$-17,620

State Rank

#50 of 50

Cost of Living

83%

Operations Manager Salary in Mississippi by Experience

In Mississippi, an entry-level operations manager earns around $51,460, while experienced professionals earn up to $145,250 per year. The cost of living index in Mississippi is 83% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$51,460

$-10,540 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$87,980

$-18,020 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$145,250

$-29,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Mississippi

Percentile	MS Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$48,140	$58,000	$-9,860
25th Percentile	$63,080	$76,000	$-12,920
Median (50th)	$86,030	$103,650	$-17,620
75th Percentile	$116,200	$140,000	$-23,800
90th Percentile	$153,550	$185,000	$-31,450

Operations Manager Salary by City in Mississippi

The largest employment areas for operations managers in Mississippi include Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, and Hattiesburg. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Jackson, MS

$88,103

Pop. 153,701 · COL 85%

Gulfport, MS

$84,993

Pop. 72,926 · COL 82%

Southaven, MS

$87,066

Pop. 55,026 · COL 84%

Hattiesburg, MS

$82,920

Pop. 48,728 · COL 80%

Biloxi, MS

$86,030

Pop. 46,212 · COL 83%

How to Become a Operations Manager in Mississippi

Education

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

Key Skills

Operations ManagementProcess ImprovementBudgetingLeadershipSix SigmaData Analysis

Job Outlook in Mississippi

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