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Operations Manager Salary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The median operations manager salary in Milwaukee, WI is $95,358 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 0.0% above the Wisconsin state average.

City Median
$95,358
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-8,292
Cost of Living
92%

Operations Manager Salary in Milwaukee by Experience

In Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee, WI

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

Operations Manager Salary in Other Wisconsin Cities

How to Become a Operations Manager in Milwaukee

Education

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