Business Operations, Administration and Leadership Salaries by State
Compare operations, program management, supply chain, administration, HR, recruiting, and leadership salary ranges by U.S. state and metro. Choose a role and market to see employer-posted base salary ranges. See methodology.
Role Salaries by State
Each cell shows the mid listed salary for a selected role in a state or metro when enough postings include salary ranges.
Role Salary Range
Bars show lower to higher listed salary ranges. The marker shows the mid listed salary.
Top Salary Markets
States by median salary
| Market | Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $92K |
| California | $85K |
| Massachusetts | $82K |
| New Hampshire | $81K |
| New York | $81K |
| Washington | $75K |
| New Jersey | $72K |
| Utah | $72K |
States after cost of living adjustment
| Market | Adjusted |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $83K |
| New Hampshire | $78K |
| Massachusetts | $78K |
| California | $77K |
| New York | $75K |
| Utah | $72K |
| Washington | $70K |
| Virginia | $70K |
Metros by median salary
| Market | Salary |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $116K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA | $115K |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $115K |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | $98K |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $93K |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $91K |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL | $89K |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $87K |
Role Salary Highlights
| Role | Lower | Mid | Higher | Top state shown | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief of Staff Salaries | $145K | $175K | $213K | California ($179K) | 197 |
| Digital Transformation Salaries Roles focused on leading and implementing digital transformation and strategic initiatives across various sectors. |
$135K | $172K | $214K | New Jersey ($198K) | 2,644 |
| Business Operations Salaries | $119K | $151K | $191K | New Hampshire ($171K) | 4,215 |
| Inventory Supervision Salaries Oversees and manages stock levels and inventory operations. |
$120K | $143K | $163K | Limited state coverage | 41 |
| Program Management Salaries Program management involves overseeing and coordinating multiple projects to achieve strategic objectives efficiently. |
$110K | $141K | $175K | New Hampshire ($160K) | 5,351 |
| Change Management Salaries | $108K | $135K | $162K | New Jersey ($183K) | 321 |
| Operational Excellence Salaries Roles focused on enhancing efficiency, quality, and productivity within organizational processes. |
$104K | $130K | $163K | Maryland ($157K) | 1,364 |
| Agile Project Management Salaries Roles focused on leading and managing agile teams to ensure effective project delivery. |
$110K | $130K | $149K | Wisconsin ($146K) | 319 |
| Project Engineering Salaries A category encompassing roles focused on overseeing and directing engineering projects across various industries. |
$102K | $126K | $157K | Limited state coverage | 6,148 |
| Procurement Salaries Procurement And Supply Chain |
$94K | $122K | $151K | Limited state coverage | 3,717 |
| Compensation & Benefits Salaries Professionals in this category focus on designing, analyzing, and managing employee compensation and benefits packages to ensure competitive and equitable offerings. |
$82K | $116K | $162K | Limited state coverage | 872 |
| HR Business Partner Salaries | $81K | $115K | $158K | Limited state coverage | 4,391 |
| Talent Community Salaries A platform for individuals to express interest and connect with potential employers for future job opportunities. |
$73K | $113K | $150K | Limited state coverage | 326 |
| Proposal Management Salaries This category involves creating, managing, and overseeing proposals and bids to secure contracts and business opportunities. |
$90K | $113K | $143K | Limited state coverage | 330 |
| Order Management Salaries Roles focused on managing and optimizing order processing, supply chain operations, and customer service delivery. |
$65K | $109K | $146K | Limited state coverage | 429 |
| Planning & Scheduling Salaries Professionals responsible for organizing, managing, and optimizing project timelines and resources across various industries. |
$82K | $105K | $135K | Limited state coverage | 1,380 |
| Project Management Salaries Roles focused on planning, executing, and overseeing projects to ensure successful completion within scope, time, and budget constraints. |
$78K | $104K | $133K | Limited state coverage | 6,076 |
| Supply Chain Planning Salaries This category involves roles focused on managing and optimizing the flow of materials and production processes to meet demand efficiently. |
$80K | $103K | $133K | Limited state coverage | 3,161 |
| Talent Acquisition Salaries Professionals specializing in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent for various roles within organizations. |
$67K | $100K | $140K | Limited state coverage | 2,041 |
| Human Resources Management Salaries A category encompassing roles focused on managing and overseeing employee-related functions and organizational culture. |
$65K | $95K | $135K | Limited state coverage | 2,991 |
How to Read Salary Ranges
Salary ranges show what employers are currently advertising for a role. Start with the exact role or closest role group, compare pay across states and metros, and treat lower, mid, and higher values as market anchors rather than a strict experience ladder. Role scope, location, seniority, contract type, travel work, industry demand, and sample size can all move the numbers.
Using Salary Ranges in a Salary Conversation
- Lower salary range
- Useful for early-career roles, narrower scope, or stretch opportunities.
- Mid listed salary
- A practical anchor when your background closely matches the posting.
- Higher salary range
- Stronger anchor for scarce skills, senior experience, management responsibility, specialized expertise, or competing offers.
- Location salary gap
- Useful for discussing local market pay, relocation, remote compensation, or cost-of-living adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How should I use this salary tool?
- Compare pay across states and cities, then set a realistic target before applying or negotiating. State views show broad regional differences; metro views compare specific cities.
- What do lower, mid, and higher salaries mean?
- They show how advertised pay is distributed for a role. Lower is near the bottom of listed ranges, mid is around the middle, and higher is toward the top.
- Where does the salary data come from?
- Current U.S. job postings where employers list pay. The data is grouped by job type, state, metro area, and pay level; it does not use Bureau of Labor Statistics wage estimates.
- Does the salary data include bonuses, equity, or benefits?
- No. It reflects listed base pay. Tips, bonuses, commissions, equity, benefits, and other compensation are excluded when listed separately.
- Why do salaries differ by state and city?
- Markets differ by employer mix, industry, labor demand, competition, and cost of living. Higher pay in one city may not mean higher purchasing power.
How the Salary Numbers Are Calculated
Figures reflect base pay listed in job postings, not guaranteed pay, actual total earnings, Bureau of Labor Statistics wage estimates, or official wage statistics. Salaries are converted to yearly U.S. dollars where possible and grouped by role, location, and pay level. Lower is the lower listed range, mid is the middle listed salary, and higher is the higher listed range. Hourly wages are annualized using a 2,080-hour work year; cost-of-living adjustment uses Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities, or BEA RPP. Tips, bonuses, equity, commissions, and benefits are excluded when listed separately from base pay.
Important Notes About the Data
Only postings that list salary information are included, so coverage is stronger in some states than others. Current role mix can affect results, including contract work, travel work, senior roles, junior roles, specialized jobs, and industry-specific demand. On mobile, regional charts may default to areas with the most available data so the view stays readable.