What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Optimization Manager?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Optimization Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Cupertino, CA (23.4% above average), followed by Redwood City, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cupertino, CA $131,565 $10,963 $2,530 $63.25 Redwood City, CA $130,456 $10,871 $2,508 $62.72 Sitka, AK $128,465 $10,705 $2,470 $61.76 Wyoming, WY $127,180 $10,598 $2,445 $61.14 Menlo Park, CA $125,669 $10,472 $2,416 $60.42 San Francisco, CA $125,583 $10,465 $2,415 $60.38 Sunnyvale, CA $125,539 $10,461 $2,414 $60.36 Palo Alto, CA $125,347 $10,445 $2,410 $60.26 Basalt, CO $125,054 $10,421 $2,404 $60.12 Mountain View, CA $124,866 $10,405 $2,401 $60.03

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Optimization Manager Salary

Q: How much does an Optimization Manager make?

The average annual pay for an optimization manager in the United States is $106,639 a year — that works out to approximately $51.27 an hour. The middle 80% of Optimization Managers earn between $61,000 (10th percentile) and $180,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Optimization Manager Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Optimization Manager in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Process Optimization Manager at $4,906 (4.6%) above Optimization Manager. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Process Optimization Manager $101,733 $8,477 $1,956 $48.91 Sales And Operations Planning Manager $99,349 $8,279 $1,910 $47.76 Branch Manager $73,974 $6,164 $1,422 $35.56 Regional Franchise Manager $71,092 $5,924 $1,367 $34.18 Junior Customer Success Manager $52,462 $4,371 $1,008 $25.22

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Optimization Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$106,639

Columbus

Ohio

$103,002

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How much does an Optimization Manager make?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for an Optimization Manager in the United States is $106,639 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $51.27 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,050/week or $8,886/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $181,000 and as low as $33,500, the majority of Optimization Manager salaries currently range between $75,000 (25th percentile) to $132,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $180,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Optimization Manager varies greatly (by as much as 57500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Optimization Manager in your area makes on average $103,002 per year, or $3,637 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $106,639. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Optimization Manager salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Optimization 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 Optimization Manager Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Optimization Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Cupertino, CA, , with Redwood City, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $21,826 (20.5%), and Cupertino, CA, furthers that trend with another $24,926 (23.4%) above the $106,639 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Cupertino, CA, and Mountain View, CA, , 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 an Optimization Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cupertino, CA	$131,565	$10,963	$2,530	$63.25
Redwood City, CA	$130,456	$10,871	$2,508	$62.72
Sitka, AK	$128,465	$10,705	$2,470	$61.76
Wyoming, WY	$127,180	$10,598	$2,445	$61.14
Menlo Park, CA	$125,669	$10,472	$2,416	$60.42
San Francisco, CA	$125,583	$10,465	$2,415	$60.38
Sunnyvale, CA	$125,539	$10,461	$2,414	$60.36
Palo Alto, CA	$125,347	$10,445	$2,410	$60.26
Basalt, CO	$125,054	$10,421	$2,404	$60.12
Mountain View, CA	$124,866	$10,405	$2,401	$60.03

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

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Optimization Manager job category, we found that Process Optimization Manager jobs have average salaries similar than Optimization Manager jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Process Optimization Manager	$101,733	$8,477	$1,956	$48.91
Sales And Operations Planning Manager	$99,349	$8,279	$1,910	$47.76
Branch Manager	$73,974	$6,164	$1,422	$35.56
Regional Franchise Manager	$71,092	$5,924	$1,367	$34.18
Junior Customer Success Manager	$52,462	$4,371	$1,008	$25.22

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