salary$114,430 a year$55 an hour · median pay in the Salem, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$225,230per year
Jobs in the area3,490people work this job
Can a operations manager afford Salem?
Cheap. Rent of $1,690 a month takes 17.7% 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 Salem, OR?
The median pay for a operations manager in the Salem, OR area is $114,430 a year ($55 an hour). Most earn between $54,850 and $225,230.
Can a operations manager afford to live in Salem?
Typical rent of $1,690 a month takes 17.7% of the median operations manager salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Salem, OR metro area.