EnergyUpdated Q1 2026

Oil & Gas Operations Manager Salary
in Phoenix, AZ

Oversee oil and gas extraction operations, staff, and regulatory compliance. Median salary in Phoenix: $148K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$148K
per year
Take-home: $100K

Salary range in Phoenix

Entry level (25th)$110,000
Median (50th)$148,000
Senior (75th)$192,000
Top earner (90th)$248,000
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What the numbers say for Phoenix

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

Primarily on-site role

Only 15% of Oil & Gas Operations Manager positions offer remote flexibility, meaning the Phoenix salary above represents what local employers actually pay β€” 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.

Slower wage growth (2%/yr)

Oil & Gas Operations Manager wages are growing at 2% year-over-year β€” 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.

Key facts for Phoenix

Median salary
$148K
annual
Take-home pay
$100K
after fed/state tax
COL index
100
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,450
per month
YoY growth
+2%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Phoenix Oil & Gas Operations Manager to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $148K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Phoenix

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

HistoricalProjected
Oil & Gas Operations Manager salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$124K$135K$146K$156K$167K201920212023202520272029
2026
$152K
projected
2027
$155K
projected
2028
$159K
projected
2029
$163K
projected
2030
$167K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$148,000+$0
2028 projected$148,000+$0
2029 projected$148,000+$0
2030 projected$148,000+$0

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

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Oil & Gas Operations Manager Salary in Phoenix, Arizona: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Oil & Gas Operations Manager salary in Phoenix, AZ is $148,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Phoenix–AZ 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 Oil & Gas Operations Manager in Phoenix

Entry-level Oil & Gas Operations Managers in Phoenix with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $110,000 and $148,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $148,000 to $192,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $192,000 to $248,000 or more.

Cost of living in Phoenix for Oil & Gas Operations Managers

Phoenix has a cost of living index of 100 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Phoenix are close to the national average. Arizona has a 2.5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Oil & Gas Operations Manager

Bachelor's in Engineering or Business; PE license. 15% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Oil & Gas Operations Manager salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Phoenix (current)$148K100
Tucson$130K90
Mesa$142K98
Chandler$148K105
Scottsdale$151K118
Glendale$141K95