Transportation & Logistics Winston-Salem, NC Pop. 249,545

Operations Manager Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median operations manager salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $89,139 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 6.5% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$89,139
vs State Avg
$-6,219
vs National
$-14,511
Cost of Living
86%

Operations Manager Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level operations manager earns around $53,320, while experienced professionals earn up to $150,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$53,320
$-8,680 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$91,160
$-14,840 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$150,500
$-24,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile Winston-Salem
10th Percentile $49,880
25th Percentile $65,360
Median (50th) $89,139
75th Percentile $120,400
90th Percentile $159,100

Operations Manager Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

Charlotte, NC
$101,577
Pop. 874,579
Raleigh, NC
$101,577
Pop. 467,665
Durham, NC
$98,468
Pop. 283,506
Greensboro, NC
$91,212
Pop. 299,035

How to Become a Operations Manager in Winston-Salem

Education

Most operations manager positions require a bachelor's degree. Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.