salary$98,610 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$243,280per year
Jobs in the area81,520people work this job
Can a operations manager afford Tempe?
OK. Rent of $1,953 a month takes 23.8% 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 Tempe, AZ?
The median pay for a operations manager in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $98,610 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $47,990 and $243,280.
Can a operations manager afford to live in Tempe?
Typical rent of $1,953 a month takes 23.8% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.