salary$114,940 a year$55 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$268,030per year
Jobs in the area9,520people work this job
Can a operations manager afford Cary?
OK. Rent of $2,050 a month takes 21.4% of the median operations manager salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a operations manager make in Cary, NC?
The median pay for a operations manager in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $114,940 a year ($55 an hour). Most earn between $56,020 and $268,030.
Can a operations manager afford to live in Cary?
Typical rent of $2,050 a month takes 21.4% of the median operations manager salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.