What are the main factors that influence a Freight Operations Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Freight Operations Manager's salary?

A Freight Operations Manager's salary grows with experience: a Logistics Supervisor (10+ years)earns $81,480, a Logistics Senior Supervisor (10+ years)earns $88,677, a Freight Operations Manager (10+ years)earns $114,745, a Logistics Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $135,067, a Logistics Director (10+ years)earns $166,551,

What are the highest paying states for a Freight Operations Manager?

Freight Operations Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Freight Operations Manager roles are District of Columbia $126,567, California $126,087, Massachusetts $124,407. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Freight Operations Manager roles make?

Salaries for Freight Operations Manager level roles vary by specialization: Ocean Freight Manager: $117,524; Freight Account Manager: $112,365; Freight Flow Manager: $112,080; Air Freight Manager: $100,174; Freight Manager: $99,658.

Freight Operations Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Freight Operations Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Freight Operations Manager in Delaware is $116,028 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, a Freight Operations Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,352
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,594 to $130,331
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,185

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Freight Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$130,331	$10,861	$2,506	$63
Average	$116,028	$9,669	$2,231	$56
25th Percentile	$104,594	$8,716	$2,011	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Freight Operations Manager Salaries

A Freight Operations Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Freight Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Freight Operations Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,480
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,677
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,745
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,067
Expert (over 8 years): $166,551

Levels	Salary
Logistics... Level Freight Operations Manager	$81,480
Logistics... Level Freight Operations Manager	$88,677
Freight O... Level Freight Operations Manager	$114,745
Logistics... Level Freight Operations Manager	$135,067
Logistics... Level Freight Operations Manager	$166,551

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How Do Freight Operations Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Freight Operations Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $126,567.
California: $126,087.
Massachusetts: $124,407.

District of Columbia $126,567 California $126,087 Massachusetts $124,407 Washington $123,950 New Jersey $123,904 Alaska $123,744 Connecticut $122,166 New York $121,526

Hawaii $119,480 Rhode Island $118,520 Maryland $117,868 Minnesota $116,977 Colorado $116,634 Illinois $116,519 Oregon $116,085 Delaware $115,765

New Hampshire $115,564 Virginia $115,113 Pennsylvania $113,799 Nevada $113,136 North Dakota $112,918 Michigan $112,575 Wisconsin $112,450 Vermont $112,198

Texas $111,501 Maine $111,455 Arizona $111,387 Ohio $111,307 Georgia $110,255 Indiana $109,729 Wyoming $109,626 Utah $109,466

Iowa $109,398 Kansas $108,849 Louisiana $108,689 North Carolina $108,632 Missouri $108,609 Florida $108,163 Montana $107,923 Nebraska $107,694

Kentucky $107,569 South Carolina $107,111 Tennessee $106,826 Idaho $106,711 New Mexico $105,877 Oklahoma $105,694 Alabama $105,019 South Dakota $103,888

Arkansas $103,270 West Virginia $102,939 Mississippi $101,944

Top Paying Cities for Freight Operations Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $119,811
Little Creek: $118,703
Magnolia: $119,194

Lincoln, DE $119,811 Little Creek, DE $118,703 Magnolia, DE $119,194 Milford, DE $119,811 Marydel, DE $118,257 Millsboro, DE $119,811 Millville, DE $120,612 Milton, DE $119,811

Nassau, DE $119,811 Ocean View, DE $120,612 Rehoboth Beach, DE $120,612 Seaford, DE $118,554 Selbyville, DE $120,612 Smyrna, DE $118,120 Viola, DE $119,194 Woodside, DE $118,851

Bear, DE $117,251 Newark, DE $117,297 Claymont, DE $117,388 Delaware City, DE $117,297 Hockessin, DE $117,388 Kirkwood, DE $117,297 Middletown, DE $117,880 Montchanin, DE $117,388

New Castle, DE $117,388 Odessa, DE $118,040 Port Penn, DE $116,977 Rockland, DE $117,388 Saint Georges, DE $117,297 Townsend, DE $117,868 Winterthur, DE $117,388 Lewes, DE $119,811

Wilmington, DE $117,388 Dover, DE $118,645 Dover Afb, DE $118,920 Bethany Beach, DE $120,612 Bethel, DE $118,554 Bridgeville, DE $119,811 Camden Wyoming, DE $118,771 Cheswold, DE $118,371

Clayton, DE $118,074 Dagsboro, DE $120,612 Delmar, DE $118,554 Ellendale, DE $119,811 Felton, DE $119,811 Fenwick Island, DE $120,612 Frankford, DE $120,612 Frederica, DE $119,811

Georgetown, DE $119,811 Greenwood, DE $119,811 Harbeson, DE $119,811 Harrington, DE $119,811 Hartly, DE $118,017 Houston, DE $119,811 Kenton, DE $118,074 Laurel, DE $118,554

Yorklyn, DE $117,388

Freight Operations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Freight Operations Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$104,594

Average $116,028/year

$130,331

$8,716

Average $9,669/month

$10,861

$2,011

Average $2,231/week

$2,506

$50

Average $56/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$130,331	$10,861	$2,506	$63
Average	$116,028	$9,669	$2,231	$56
25th Percentile	$104,594	$8,716	$2,011	$50

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