Average Operations Manager Salary in New Jersey

Business · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Operations Manager in New Jersey earns $136,500 per year, which is above the national average of $128,370. This translates to approximately $65.62 per hour, $5,250 biweekly, or $11,375 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$102,400	$49.23
Average (50th)	$136,500	$65.62
Experienced (75th)	$157,000	$75.47
Top Earners (90th)	$177,400	$85.29

Operations Manager Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$147,400	$12,283/mo
Jersey City	$139,200	$11,600/mo
Trenton	$133,800	$11,150/mo
Edison	$129,700	$10,808/mo
Princeton	$126,900	$10,575/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Business
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	6% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Operations Managers in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for business professionals.

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