What are the main factors that influence a Director of Program Operations's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Director of Program Operations?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Director of Program Operations roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Director of Program Operations's salary?

A Director of Program Operations's salary grows with experience: starting around $134,632 for beginners, reaching about $162,911 at mid-level, and approach $230,577 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Director of Program Operations?

Director of Program Operations salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Director of Program Operations roles are District of Columbia $215,167, California $214,350, Massachusetts $211,494. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Director of Program Operations roles make?

Salaries for Director of Program Operations level roles vary by specialization: Sales Program Director: $190,990; Wellness Program Director: $137,190; Hospice Program Director: $132,970; Residency Program Director: $132,404; Program Director (Non-Profit): $122,180.

Director of Program Operations Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Director of Program Operations make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director of Program Operations in New Mexico is $179,992 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $87.

However, a Director of Program Operations's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $206,957
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $168,172 to $194,107
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $157,410

10% $157,410

50% (Median) $179,992

90% $206,957

Director of Program Operations Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$194,107	$16,176	$3,733	$93
Average	$179,992	$14,999	$3,461	$87
25th Percentile	$168,172	$14,014	$3,234	$81

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Key Factors That Influence Director of Program Operations Salaries

A Director of Program Operations'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 Director of Program Operations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director of Program Operations'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): $134,632
Early Career (1-2 years): $130,739
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $162,911
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $177,052
Expert (over 8 years): $230,577

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Program Management Office Analyst V	less than 1 year	$134,632
Program Management Office Manager	1-2 years	$130,739
Program Management Office Manager, Sr.	2-4 years	$162,911
Director of Program Operations	5-8 years	$177,052
VP of Program Management Office	over 8 years	$230,577

How Do Director of Program Operations 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 Director of Program Operations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $215,167.
California: $214,350.
Massachusetts: $211,494.

District of Columbia $215,167 California $214,350 Massachusetts $211,494 Washington $210,716 New Jersey $210,639 Alaska $210,367 Connecticut $207,685 New York $206,596

Hawaii $203,118 Rhode Island $201,485 Maryland $200,378 Minnesota $198,862 Colorado $198,279 Illinois $198,085 Oregon $197,346 Delaware $196,802

New Hampshire $196,460 Virginia $195,694 Pennsylvania $193,459 Nevada $192,332 North Dakota $191,963 Michigan $191,380 Wisconsin $191,166 Vermont $190,739

Texas $189,553 Maine $189,476 Arizona $189,359 Ohio $189,223 Georgia $187,435 Indiana $186,541 Wyoming $186,366 Utah $186,094

Iowa $185,978 Kansas $185,045 Louisiana $184,773 North Carolina $184,676 Missouri $184,637 Florida $183,879 Montana $183,471 Nebraska $183,082

Kentucky $182,868 South Carolina $182,091 Tennessee $181,605 Idaho $181,411 New Mexico $179,992 Oklahoma $179,681 Alabama $178,535 South Dakota $176,611

Arkansas $175,561 West Virginia $174,998 Mississippi $173,307

Top Paying Cities for Director of Program Operations

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:

Algodones: $181,908
Belen: $180,896
Bernalillo: $182,231

Algodones, NM $181,908

Belen, NM $180,896

Bernalillo, NM $182,231

Bluewater, NM $178,404

Bosque, NM $179,567

Casa Blanca, NM $179,973

Cedar Crest, NM $182,382

Cedarvale, NM $175,231

Cerrillos, NM $182,040

Claunch, NM $174,582

Coyote, NM $179,359

Cuba, NM $179,071

Cubero, NM $180,371

Edgewood, NM $181,568

Estancia, NM $179,403

Gallina, NM $178,420

Counselor, NM $178,531

Grants, NM $178,200

Milan, NM $178,914

Isleta, NM $182,544

Jarales, NM $180,721

Jemez Pueblo, NM $181,034

Jemez Springs, NM $180,476

Laguna, NM $181,253

La Jara, NM $178,871

La Joya, NM $178,457

Lindrith, NM $178,241

Los Lunas, NM $181,854

Mcintosh, NM $180,391

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $179,190

Moriarty, NM $179,784

Mountainair, NM $177,845

Nageezi, NM $178,294

New Laguna, NM $180,284

Paguate, NM $180,406

Pena Blanca, NM $182,421

Peralta, NM $182,141

Placitas, NM $182,235

Ponderosa, NM $180,804

Prewitt, NM $178,350

Regina, NM $178,474

Sandia Park, NM $181,924

Corrales, NM $182,610

San Fidel, NM $179,312

San Rafael, NM $178,548

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $181,926

San Ysidro, NM $181,681

Stanley, NM $179,759

Tijeras, NM $181,947

Tome, NM $181,611

Torreon, NM $181,007

Veguita, NM $179,553

Willard, NM $177,524

Youngsville, NM $179,409

Bosque Farms, NM $182,476

Clines Corners, NM $178,673

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $182,064

Cochiti Lake, NM $182,301

Albuquerque, NM $182,713

Kirtland Afb, NM $182,713

Rio Rancho, NM $182,414

Gallup, NM $178,608

Brimhall, NM $178,103

Church Rock, NM $178,187

Continental Divide, NM $178,060

Crownpoint, NM $178,208

Fence Lake, NM $177,413

Fort Wingate, NM $178,125

Gamerco, NM $178,424

Mentmore, NM $178,148

Mexican Springs, NM $178,127

Ramah, NM $177,800

Rehoboth, NM $178,245

Thoreau, NM $178,255

Tohatchi, NM $178,092

Vanderwagen, NM $178,127

Zuni, NM $178,084

Navajo, NM $178,327

Jamestown, NM $177,884

Pinehill, NM $177,662

Sheep Springs, NM $178,284

Smith Lake, NM $178,949

Yatahey, NM $178,220

Farmington, NM $179,077

Aztec, NM $179,407

Blanco, NM $178,570

Bloomfield, NM $178,358

Flora Vista, NM $179,261

Fruitland, NM $178,140

Kirtland, NM $179,263

La Plata, NM $179,328

Navajo Dam, NM $179,248

Shiprock, NM $178,999

Waterflow, NM $178,908

Newcomb, NM $178,175

Sanostee, NM $178,288

Santa Fe, NM $183,646

Abiquiu, NM $178,622

Alcalde, NM $181,733

Amalia, NM $178,350

Arroyo Hondo, NM $178,099

Arroyo Seco, NM $178,305

Canjilon, NM $178,070

Canones, NM $179,693

Carson, NM $178,781

Cebolla, NM $178,175

Cerro, NM $178,228

Chama, NM $178,956

Chamisal, NM $181,251

Chimayo, NM $182,524

Cordova, NM $182,215

Costilla, NM $179,098

Taos Ski Valley, NM $177,740

Dixon, NM $181,078

Dulce, NM $178,952

El Prado, NM $178,463

El Rito, NM $179,281

Embudo, NM $180,148

Espanola, NM $182,303

Glorieta, NM $182,938

Hernandez, NM $180,608

Ilfeld, NM $181,249

La Madera, NM $178,966

Lamy, NM $182,241

Llano, NM $180,884

Los Alamos, NM $182,672

White Rock, NM $183,016

Medanales, NM $180,808

Ojo Caliente, NM $179,745

Los Ojos, NM $178,517

Pecos, NM $182,369

Penasco, NM $180,212

Petaca, NM $177,905

Questa, NM $178,416

Ranchos De Taos, NM $179,357

Red River, NM $177,907

Ribera, NM $179,052

Rowe, NM $181,421

San Cristobal, NM $177,901

San Jose, NM $180,974

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $181,858

Santa Cruz, NM $182,462

Serafina, NM $178,599

Taos, NM $178,360

Tererro, NM $182,952

Tesuque, NM $183,646

Tierra Amarilla, NM $178,360

Trampas, NM $180,064

Tres Piedras, NM $177,856

Truchas, NM $181,706

Vadito, NM $179,975

Valdez, NM $178,035

Vallecitos, NM $177,895

Velarde, NM $180,804

Villanueva, NM $178,706

Spaceport City, NM $175,062

Las Vegas, NM $177,190

Angel Fire, NM $177,713

Anton Chico, NM $176,883

Buena Vista, NM $178,507

Chacon, NM $178,634

Cimarron, NM $177,435

Cleveland, NM $179,901

Eagle Nest, NM $177,569

Guadalupita, NM $178,360

Holman, NM $179,442

La Loma, NM $176,585

Maxwell, NM $177,495

Miami, NM $177,112

Mills, NM $176,482

Montezuma, NM $180,814

Mora, NM $180,153

Mosquero, NM $176,329

Ocate, NM $177,305

Ojo Feliz, NM $177,771

Rainsville, NM $178,550

Raton, NM $177,942

Rociada, NM $180,906

Roy, NM $176,521

Sapello, NM $179,335

Solano, NM $176,306

Springer, NM $177,034

Ute Park, NM $177,518

Valmora, NM $177,040

Wagon Mound, NM $176,838

Watrous, NM $177,100

Socorro, NM $176,690

Aragon, NM $177,225

Datil, NM $176,494

Lemitar, NM $177,512

Luna, NM $177,540

Magdalena, NM $176,508

Pie Town, NM $177,097

Polvadera, NM $177,940

Quemado, NM $177,464

Reserve, NM $177,145

San Acacia, NM $178,233

San Antonio, NM $175,713

Truth Or Consequences, NM $175,676

Arrey, NM $175,647

Caballo, NM $175,767

Derry, NM $174,873

Elephant Butte, NM $176,133

Garfield, NM $174,366

Hatch, NM $171,572

Monticello, NM $175,666

Rincon, NM $170,584

Salem, NM $173,822

Williamsburg, NM $175,898

Winston, NM $175,795

Las Cruces, NM $168,352

White Sands Missile Range, NM $168,903

Santa Teresa, NM $170,132

Playas, NM $176,488

Animas, NM $176,922

Anthony, NM $170,091

Arenas Valley, NM $176,609

Bayard, NM $176,446

Berino, NM $169,319

Buckhorn, NM $176,628

Santa Clara, NM $176,755

Chamberino, NM $169,496

Cliff, NM $176,424

Columbus, NM $175,950

Deming, NM $175,991

Dona Ana, NM $168,357

Fairacres, NM $168,861

Faywood, NM $175,909

Fort Bayard, NM $176,585

Gila, NM $176,164

Glenwood, NM $176,302

Hachita, NM $175,950

Hanover, NM $175,987

Hillsboro, NM $175,627

Hurley, NM $176,327

La Mesa, NM $171,572

Lordsburg, NM $176,358

Mesilla, NM $168,355

Mesilla Park, NM $168,373

Mesquite, NM $168,517

Mimbres, NM $176,127

Mule Creek, NM $176,603

Organ, NM $168,460

Pinos Altos, NM $176,420

Radium Springs, NM $168,423

Redrock, NM $175,971

Rodeo, NM $177,145

San Miguel, NM $168,453

Silver City, NM $176,422

Sunland Park, NM $169,226

Tyrone, NM $176,945

Vado, NM $168,585

Chaparral, NM $170,711

Clovis, NM $176,084

Cannon Afb, NM $175,695

Broadview, NM $175,571

Causey, NM $175,270

Crossroads, NM $174,854

Dora, NM $175,686

Elida, NM $174,957

Floyd, NM $175,383

Fort Sumner, NM $175,241

Grady, NM $175,738

House, NM $175,598

Kenna, NM $174,959

Lingo, NM $175,258

Melrose, NM $175,627

Milnesand, NM $174,889

Pep, NM $175,128

Portales, NM $175,769

Rogers, NM $175,177

Saint Vrain, NM $175,740

Taiban, NM $175,180

Texico, NM $175,808

Yeso, NM $174,545

Roswell, NM $174,747

Artesia, NM $175,093

Caprock, NM $174,737

Carlsbad, NM $175,208

Dexter, NM $174,871

Eunice, NM $175,363

Hagerman, NM $174,959

Hobbs, NM $175,620

Hope, NM $174,318

Jal, NM $175,157

Lake Arthur, NM $174,669

Lakewood, NM $174,930

Loco Hills, NM $175,252

Loving, NM $175,163

Lovington, NM $175,451

Mcdonald, NM $174,973

Malaga, NM $174,992

Maljamar, NM $174,821

Monument, NM $175,233

Tatum, NM $175,085

Whites City, NM $175,379

Carrizozo, NM $173,919

Alamogordo, NM $173,365

Alto, NM $173,944

Bent, NM $173,398

Capitan, NM $173,540

Cloudcroft, NM $173,379

Corona, NM $174,675

Encino, NM $176,078

Fort Stanton, NM $173,614

Glencoe, NM $173,490

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $173,346

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $173,346

Hondo, NM $173,649

La Luz, NM $173,346

Lincoln, NM $173,144

Mayhill, NM $173,738

Mescalero, NM $173,424

Nogal, NM $174,168

Orogrande, NM $173,433

Picacho, NM $173,612

Pinon, NM $174,265

Ruidoso, NM $174,275

Ruidoso Downs, NM $174,038

Sacramento, NM $173,501

San Patricio, NM $173,707

Sunspot, NM $173,346

Timberon, NM $173,721

Tinnie, NM $173,511

Tularosa, NM $173,461

Vaughn, NM $175,369

Weed, NM $173,717

Tucumcari, NM $176,240

Amistad, NM $176,012

Bard, NM $175,730

Capulin, NM $177,720

Clayton, NM $176,354

Conchas Dam, NM $176,514

Cuervo, NM $175,664

Des Moines, NM $177,019

Folsom, NM $177,293

Garita, NM $176,175

Gladstone, NM $176,529

Grenville, NM $176,496

Logan, NM $176,234

Mcalister, NM $175,688

Nara Visa, NM $175,816

Newkirk, NM $176,010

Quay, NM $176,111

San Jon, NM $175,923

Santa Rosa, NM $176,111

Sedan, NM $176,173

Trementina, NM $176,166

Director of Program Operations Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Director of Program Operations roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Director of Program Operations positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Director of Program Operations as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Director of Program Operations

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$233,990	$112.0	30%
Biotechnology	$233,990	$112.0	30%
Financial Services	$233,990	$112.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$233,990	$112.0	30%

Director of Program Operations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director of Program Operations'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.

$168,172

Average $179,992/year

$194,107

$14,014

Average $14,999/month

$16,176

$3,234

Average $3,461/week

$3,733

$81

Average $87/hour

$93

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$194,107	$16,176	$3,733	$93
Average	$179,992	$14,999	$3,461	$87
25th Percentile	$168,172	$14,014	$3,234	$81

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