Transportation & Logistics Buffalo, NY Pop. 278,349

Operations Manager Salary in Buffalo, New York

The median operations manager salary in Buffalo, NY is $95,358 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 24.6% below the New York state average.

City Median
$95,358
vs State Avg
$-31,095
vs National
$-8,292
Cost of Living
92%

Operations Manager Salary in Buffalo by Experience

In Buffalo, an entry-level operations manager earns around $57,040, while experienced professionals earn up to $161,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$57,040
$-4,960 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$97,520
$-8,480 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$161,000
$-14,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Buffalo, NY

Percentile Buffalo
10th Percentile $53,360
25th Percentile $69,920
Median (50th) $95,358
75th Percentile $128,800
90th Percentile $170,200

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How to Become a Operations Manager in Buffalo

Education

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