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How much do middle manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for middle manager in Oregon is $55,495.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,402.00 and $71,813.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a middle manager?

Middle managers are professionals who oversee specific departments or teams within an organization and report to higher-level executives. They are responsible for implementing company policies, managing staff, and ensuring that their teams meet organizational goals. Middle managers also act as a bridge between upper management and frontline employees, facilitating communication and translating strategic objectives into actionable plans. Their role is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and supporting employee development.

How do middle managers balance directives from senior leadership with the needs of their teams?

Middle managers play a crucial role as a bridge between senior leadership and frontline employees. They are responsible for translating organizational strategy into actionable tasks while also advocating for their team's needs and feedback. This often involves clear communication, prioritizing tasks, and negotiating resources to ensure both top-down directives and team welfare are aligned. Successful middle managers foster an environment of trust, adaptability, and open dialogue, which helps them balance these sometimes competing demands.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a middle manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Middle Manager, you need a solid background in business operations, leadership, and project management, often supported by a relevant degree and prior supervisory experience. Familiarity with project management tools (like Asana or Trello), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and sometimes certifications such as PMP can be essential. Strong communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills help middle managers effectively bridge upper management and frontline teams. These skills are crucial for aligning organizational goals, supporting team performance, and ensuring operational efficiency.

What is the difference between Middle Manager vs Team Lead?

AspectMiddle ManagerTeam Lead
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree; some roles prefer management certificationsUsually requires a bachelor's degree; leadership experience valued
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple teams or departments, involved in strategic planningManages a specific team or project, focuses on daily operations
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in corporate, manufacturing, and service industriesFound across various industries, often in tech, retail, and hospitality

Middle Managers and Team Leads both play vital roles in organizations. Middle Managers focus on strategic oversight and managing multiple teams, while Team Leads handle day-to-day team operations. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and organizational structure.

What exactly does a middle manager do?

A middle manager oversees teams or departments within an organization, implementing strategies set by senior management and ensuring operational goals are met. They coordinate between upper management and frontline employees, often handling staffing, performance evaluations, and reporting. Strong communication, leadership skills, and familiarity with organizational tools are essential for this role.

What is the average salary for middle managers?

The average salary for middle managers varies depending on industry, location, and experience, but generally ranges from $60,000 to $120,000 annually. Factors such as company size, sector, and required skills like leadership and project management influence compensation levels.
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Infographic showing various Middle Manager job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,495 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

Middle Market Relationship Manager II

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

Lake Oswego, OR • On-site

$113K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 hours ago

Job description

About the Role:
Responsible for being the key banking advisor for Middle Market client relationships. Accountable for prospecting new business and working with Client Solutions Manager to expand existing relationships. Ability to identify loan, deposit, and core banking products and services that benefit the client.
  • Identifies, attracts and secures new commercial relationships to grow bank's Commercial and Industrial (C&I) market share. Achieves individual production goals for loans, deposits and core fee income, to support the bank in achieving its overall financial targets.
  • Serves as a trusted advisor to clients, functions as the Middle Market client "expert" in providing differentiating consult, ideas, and options. Champions and leads business development efforts by developing a clear and holistic understanding of the client's or prospect's business and industry. Performs client reviews to ensure the bank provides relevant solutions as clients grow and adapt.
  • Develops focused strategies for acquiring, retaining and growing select clients.
  • Develops and maximizes established referral network. Proactively prospects for new clients and identifies ways to expand existing relationships in collaboration with Client Solutions Manager and internal partners. Identifies opportunities and partners to structure, coordinate and sponsor credit and non-credit solutions.
  • In partnership with the Client Solutions Manager, assembles and leads cross-functional team to quickly respond to customer request and identified needs. Utilizes team of experts to creatively present the full breadth of the bank.
  • Maintains active prospecting effort and pipeline for consistent production.
  • Studies middle market industrial, economic and financial situations relating to new or existing business as part of prudent business development and portfolio management disciplines.
  • Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities - knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
  • Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
  • May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
  • Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
  • Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
  • Embraces our vision to become "Business Bank of Choice"
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

About You:
Education
Experience
  • 4-7 years - of relevant Middle Market banking experience and/or proven track record of exceeding performance in developing business in the Middle Market segment and industry. (Required)

Skills
  • Proven track record of success in developing new business, growing market share and establishing/growing a quality supportive network.
  • Experience working in relationship management teams with a proven understanding of the importance of balancing business development and asset quality. Proven ability to constructively work within a team in effort to deliver holistic, customize banking relationships.
  • Strong knowledge of bank loan, deposit, and core fee income solutions.
  • Excellent relationship management and business development abilities. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong client relationship and internal partnering skills. Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage customer relationships.
  • Strong credit acumen (accounting, financial statement, understanding business and understanding of operational cash flow). Working knowledge of the bank's systems and policies applicable to underwriting and portfolio management.
  • Ability to deliver holistic solutions that are both saleable to client and provide adequate risk management for Bank.
  • Knowledge of Middle Market lending policies, procedures, practices and documentation.
  • Proficiency with personal computers and related software packages such as Word and Excel.
  • Ability to train and present to small and large audiences.
  • Ability to negotiate/collaborate with Senior Credit Officers on credit terms and structures.
  • As applicable, experience with syndications, asset-based lending, capital structure finance, leveraged lending, trade finance and/or other specialty lending.

Travel Requirements
  • Frequent

The pay range for this role is $113,000.00 to $190,000.00.
The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.
Primary Location: Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).
5885 Meadows Road Suite 300 Lake Oswego OR 97035
Our Benefits:
We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.
We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: careers@columbiabank.com.
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:
Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

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