BusinessUpdated Q1 2025No state income tax

Operations Manager Salary
in Austin, TX

Oversee day-to-day operations to maximize efficiency and profitability. Median salary in Austin: $113K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$113K
per year
Take-home: $79K

Salary range in Austin

Entry level (25th)$78,000
Median (50th)$113,000
Senior (75th)$155,000
Top earner (90th)$207,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Austin, Texas.

Key facts for Austin

Median salary
$113K
annual
Take-home pay
$79K
after fed/state tax
COL index
110
100 = US avg
State income tax
None
Texas advantage!
Avg 1BR rent
$1,650
per month
YoY growth
+2.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Austin Operations Manager to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $126K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast — Austin

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Operations Manager salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED →$95K$103K$111K$118K$126K201920212023202520272029
2026
$115K
projected
2027
$118K
projected
2028
$121K
projected
2029
$123K
projected
2030
$126K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$118,000+$5,000
2028 projected$121,000+$8,000
2029 projected$123,000+$10,000
2030 projected$126,000+$13,000

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Operations Manager Salary in Austin, Texas: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Operations Manager salary in Austin, TX is $113,000 per year as of Q1 2025. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Austin–TX metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Operations Manager in Austin

Entry-level Operations Managers in Austin with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $78,000 and $113,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $113,000 to $155,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $155,000 to $207,000 or more.

Cost of living in Austin for Operations Managers

Austin has a cost of living index of 110 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Austin are close to the national average. Crucially, Texas has no state income tax — giving Austin-based Operations Managers an immediate 5–7% take-home pay advantage over workers in states like California (9.3%) or New York (6.85%).

Education requirements for Operations Manager

Bachelor's in Business or Operations Management. 30% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Operations Manager salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Austin (current)$113K110
Houston91
San Antonio87
Dallas96
Fort Worth93
El Paso82