Transportation & Logistics Durham, NC Pop. 283,506

Operations Manager Salary in Durham, North Carolina

The median operations manager salary in Durham, NC is $98,468 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 3.3% above the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$98,468
vs State Avg
+$3,110
vs National
$-5,182
Cost of Living
95%

Operations Manager Salary in Durham by Experience

In Durham, an entry-level operations manager earns around $58,900, while experienced professionals earn up to $166,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,900
$-3,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$100,700
$-5,300 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$166,250
$-8,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Durham, NC

Percentile Durham
10th Percentile $55,100
25th Percentile $72,200
Median (50th) $98,468
75th Percentile $133,000
90th Percentile $175,750

Operations Manager Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

How to Become a Operations Manager in Durham

Education

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