Creative Operations Manager

Creative Operations Manager Salary

$31K

$55K

$118.5K

$63,456

/year

$30.51

/hour

Creative Operations Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$63,456

Columbus

Ohio

$61,292

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    How much does a Creative Operations Manager make?

    As of Jun 13, 2026, the average annual pay for a Creative Operations Manager in the United States is $63,456 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $30.51 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,220/week or $5,288/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $118,500 and as low as $31,000, the majority of Creative Operations Manager salaries currently range between $41,000 (25th percentile) to $77,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $108,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Creative Operations Manager varies greatly (by as much as 36500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Creative Operations Manager in your area makes on average $61,292 per year, or $2,164 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $63,456. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Creative Operations Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Creative Operations Manager 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 Creative Operations Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Creative Operations Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Hooper Bay, AK, , with Waimea, HI, and Kentville, NS, close behind in the second and third positions. Kentville, NS, beats the national average by $23,643 (37.3%), and Hooper Bay, AK, furthers that trend with another $33,743 (53.2%) above the $63,456 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 13% between Hooper Bay, AK, and Barre, VT, , 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 Creative Operations Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Hooper Bay, AK

    $97,199

    $46.73

    Waimea, HI

    $94,989

    $45.67

    Kentville, NS

    $87,099

    $41.87

    Whitehorse, YT

    $86,545

    $41.61

    Haines Junction, YT

    $86,199

    $41.44

    North Cowichan, BC

    $85,945

    $41.32

    Eliot, ME

    $85,605

    $41.16

    Oak Bay, BC

    $85,459

    $41.09

    Victoria, BC

    $85,097

    $40.91

    Barre, VT

    $84,499

    $40.62

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Creative Operations Manager Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Creative Operations Manager category.

    For example Model Validation Manager jobs pay as much as $41,959 (66.1%) more than the average Creative Operations Manager salary of $63,456. If you're qualified, finding work as a Model Validation Manager may help you make more money than that of the average Creative Operations Manager position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Model Validation Manager

    $105,415

    $50.68

    Profitability Analyst

    $97,659

    $46.95

    Restaurant Managers

    $54,962

    $26.42

    Office And Operations Manager

    $51,476

    $24.75

    Food Bank Coordinator

    $44,509

    $21.40

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Creative Operations Manager salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $63,456 per year or $30.51 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.