Oversee oil and gas extraction operations, staff, and regulatory compliance. Median salary in New York City: $277K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.
Figures represent annual base salary in New York City, New York. Reviewed by SalaryOptics Editorial · How we calculate this →
Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above — specific to this role and city.
Oil & Gas Operations Managers in New York City earn approximately 87% higher than the US national median for this role — a $129,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects New York City's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.
Only 15% of Oil & Gas Operations Manager positions offer remote flexibility, meaning the New York City salary above represents what local employers actually pay — not a remote-anywhere rate. Geographic constraints reinforce the local market, so the salary range above is more directly applicable than for remote-friendly roles.
Oil & Gas Operations Manager wages are growing at 2% year-over-year — slower than the BLS all-occupations average of ~3.5%. Real wages may lag inflation in years where CPI exceeds this rate, so total compensation negotiation (bonus, equity, benefits) matters more than base salary growth for this role.
Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $277K by 2030.
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The median Oil & Gas Operations Manager salary in New York City, NY is $277,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the New York City–NY 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.
Entry-level Oil & Gas Operations Managers in New York City with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $206,000 and $277,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $277,000 to $359,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $359,000 to $464,000 or more.
New York City has a cost of living index of 187 compared to the US national average of 100. New York City's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. New York has a 6.85% state income tax rate.
Bachelor's in Engineering or Business; PE license. 15% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.