What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Chief Operator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Chief Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Honolulu County, HI (35.7% above average), followed by Sebastian County, AR and Watford City, ND. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Honolulu County, HI $205,168 $17,097 $3,945 $98.64 Sebastian County, AR $192,969 $16,080 $3,710 $92.77 Watford City, ND $192,736 $16,061 $3,706 $92.66 Barrow, AK $188,364 $15,697 $3,622 $90.56 New Durham, NH $187,980 $15,665 $3,615 $90.38 Brockton, MA $187,927 $15,660 $3,613 $90.35 Nome, AK $187,566 $15,630 $3,607 $90.18 Kailua-Kona, HI $186,256 $15,521 $3,581 $89.55 Berlin Corners, VT $184,801 $15,400 $3,553 $88.85 Flushing, NY $184,351 $15,362 $3,545 $88.63

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Q: How much does a Chief Operator make?

The average annual pay for a chief operator in the United States is $151,203 a year — that works out to approximately $72.69 an hour. The middle 80% of Chief Operators earn between $83,500 (10th percentile) and $233,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 4 Best Paying Related Chief Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Chief Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Plant Fitter at $98,531 (65.2%) above Chief Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Plant Fitter $52,672 $4,389 $1,012 $25.32 Shepherd $43,221 $3,601 $831 $20.78 Assistant Mechanic $41,738 $3,478 $802 $20.07 Writing Degree $28,500 $2,375 $548 $13.70

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Chief Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$151,203

Columbus

Ohio

$146,047

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How much does a Chief Operator make?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average annual pay for a Chief Operator in the United States is $151,203 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $72.69 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,907/week or $12,600/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $269,000 and as low as $41,500, the majority of Chief Operator salaries currently range between $111,500 (25th percentile) to $185,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $233,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Chief Operator varies greatly (by as much as 73500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Chief Operator in your area makes on average $146,047 per year, or $5,156 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $151,203. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Chief Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Chief Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Chief Operator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Chief Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Honolulu County, HI, , with Sebastian County, AR, and Watford City, ND, close behind in the second and third positions. Watford City, ND, beats the national average by $41,533 (27.5%), and Honolulu County, HI, furthers that trend with another $53,965 (35.7%) above the $151,203 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Chief Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Honolulu County, HI, and Flushing, NY, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Chief Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Honolulu County, HI	$205,168	$17,097	$3,945	$98.64
Sebastian County, AR	$192,969	$16,080	$3,710	$92.77
Watford City, ND	$192,736	$16,061	$3,706	$92.66
Barrow, AK	$188,364	$15,697	$3,622	$90.56
New Durham, NH	$187,980	$15,665	$3,615	$90.38
Brockton, MA	$187,927	$15,660	$3,613	$90.35
Nome, AK	$187,566	$15,630	$3,607	$90.18
Kailua-Kona, HI	$186,256	$15,521	$3,581	$89.55
Berlin Corners, VT	$184,801	$15,400	$3,553	$88.85
Flushing, NY	$184,351	$15,362	$3,545	$88.63

What are Top 4 Best Paying Related Chief Operator Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Chief Operator job category, we found that Plant Fitter jobs have average salaries similar than Chief Operator jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Plant Fitter	$52,672	$4,389	$1,012	$25.32
Shepherd	$43,221	$3,601	$831	$20.78
Assistant Mechanic	$41,738	$3,478	$802	$20.07
Writing Degree	$28,500	$2,375	$548	$13.70

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Infographic detailing Chief Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $151,203 per year or $72.69 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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