What are the main factors that influence a Gas Operations Manager'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 Gas Operations Manager?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Gas Operations Manager roles, with salaries approximately 8% above the market median.

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

A Gas Operations Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $60,096 for beginners, reaching about $97,725 at mid-level, and approach $183,869 for experts.

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

Gas Operations Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Gas Operations Manager roles are District of Columbia $122,450, California $121,985, Massachusetts $120,359. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Gas Operations Manager level roles vary by specialization: Exploration Manager - Oil and Gas: $329,200; Oil & Gas Engineering Manager: $181,710; Gas System Operations Manager: $150,300; Gas Plant Operations Manager: $150,230; Oil or Gas Pipeline Operations Manager: $142,100.

Gas Operations Manager Salary in South Dakota

How much does a Gas Operations Manager make in South Dakota? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Gas Operations Manager in South Dakota is $100,508 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,027
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,295 to $113,865
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,085

10% $79,085

50% (Median) $100,508

90% $126,027

Gas Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,865	$9,489	$2,190	$55
Average	$100,508	$8,376	$1,933	$48
25th Percentile	$89,295	$7,441	$1,717	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Gas Operations Manager Salaries

A Gas 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 Gas Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Gas 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): $60,096
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,099
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,725
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,472
Expert (over 8 years): $183,869

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Operations Supervisor	less than 1 year	$60,096
Operations Senior Supervisor	1-2 years	$86,099
Gas Operations Manager	2-4 years	$97,725
Senior Operations Manager	5-8 years	$132,472
Operations Director	over 8 years	$183,869

How Do Gas 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 Gas Operations Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $122,450.
California: $121,985.
Massachusetts: $120,359.

District of Columbia $122,450 California $121,985 Massachusetts $120,359 Washington $119,917 New Jersey $119,873 Alaska $119,718 Connecticut $118,192 New York $117,572

Hawaii $115,593 Rhode Island $114,664 Maryland $114,033 Minnesota $113,171 Colorado $112,839 Illinois $112,728 Oregon $112,308 Delaware $111,999

New Hampshire $111,804 Virginia $111,368 Pennsylvania $110,096 Nevada $109,455 North Dakota $109,245 Michigan $108,913 Wisconsin $108,791 Vermont $108,548

Texas $107,873 Maine $107,829 Arizona $107,763 Ohio $107,685 Georgia $106,668 Indiana $106,159 Wyoming $106,060 Utah $105,905

Iowa $105,838 Kansas $105,308 Louisiana $105,153 North Carolina $105,097 Missouri $105,075 Florida $104,644 Montana $104,412 Nebraska $104,191

Kentucky $104,069 South Carolina $103,627 Tennessee $103,350 Idaho $103,239 New Mexico $102,432 Oklahoma $102,255 Alabama $101,603 South Dakota $100,508

Arkansas $99,911 West Virginia $99,590 Mississippi $98,628

Top Paying Cities for Gas Operations Manager

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:

Alcester: $101,555
Aurora: $102,095
Baltic: $100,997

Alcester, SD $101,555

Aurora, SD $102,095

Baltic, SD $100,997

Beresford, SD $101,295

Brandon, SD $100,790

Brookings, SD $102,283

Burbank, SD $101,194

Canistota, SD $101,344

Canton, SD $101,056

Centerville, SD $101,302

Chancellor, SD $101,044

Chester, SD $101,294

Colman, SD $101,625

Colton, SD $101,202

Crooks, SD $100,941

Davis, SD $101,178

Dell Rapids, SD $101,182

Egan, SD $101,453

Elk Point, SD $100,874

Elkton, SD $102,158

Fairview, SD $101,205

Flandreau, SD $101,783

Freeman, SD $101,672

Garretson, SD $101,015

Gayville, SD $101,843

Harrisburg, SD $100,854

Hartford, SD $101,009

Hudson, SD $101,285

Humboldt, SD $101,153

Hurley, SD $101,305

Irene, SD $101,589

Jefferson, SD $100,497

Lennox, SD $101,045

Lesterville, SD $101,767

Lyons, SD $101,035

Madison, SD $101,825

Marion, SD $101,374

Menno, SD $101,714

Mission Hill, SD $101,791

Monroe, SD $101,264

Belle Fourche, SD $101,656

Black Hawk, SD $98,546

Box Elder, SD $98,673

Buffalo, SD $101,471

Buffalo Gap, SD $100,673

Camp Crook, SD $101,568

Caputa, SD $99,150

Custer, SD $100,457

Deadwood, SD $99,838

Edgemont, SD $101,420

Enning, SD $100,628

Fairburn, SD $99,528

Fort Meade, SD $99,518

Hermosa, SD $99,130

Hill City, SD $99,801

Hot Springs, SD $101,343

Howes, SD $100,852

Interior, SD $101,013

Keystone, SD $99,031

Kyle, SD $101,229

Lead, SD $100,752

Ludlow, SD $101,870

Manderson, SD $101,393

Mud Butte, SD $100,914

Nemo, SD $99,171

Newell, SD $101,109

New Underwood, SD $99,154

Nisland, SD $101,333

Oelrichs, SD $101,134

Oglala, SD $101,310

Oral, SD $101,041

Owanka, SD $99,642

Piedmont, SD $98,619

Pine Ridge, SD $101,499

Porcupine, SD $101,194

Pringle, SD $100,769

Quinn, SD $100,867

Redig, SD $100,748

Saint Onge, SD $101,034

Scenic, SD $100,318

Smithwick, SD $101,168

Spearfish, SD $101,490

Sturgis, SD $99,202

Union Center, SD $100,696

Vale, SD $100,378

Wall, SD $100,721

Wasta, SD $100,211

White Owl, SD $100,898

Whitewood, SD $100,608

Wounded Knee, SD $101,398

Leola, SD $101,999

Long Lake, SD $102,155

Mansfield, SD $101,939

Mellette, SD $102,034

Northville, SD $101,925

Onaka, SD $101,529

Orient, SD $101,682

Pierpont, SD $102,027

Redfield, SD $102,192

Rockham, SD $101,803

Roscoe, SD $101,623

Selby, SD $101,447

Seneca, SD $101,464

Stratford, SD $102,040

Tolstoy, SD $101,471

Tulare, SD $102,051

Turton, SD $102,056

Warner, SD $102,158

Westport, SD $102,017

Pierre, SD $93,175

Agar, SD $95,600

Belvidere, SD $100,865

Blunt, SD $93,175

Burke, SD $101,655

Colome, SD $101,531

Dallas, SD $101,500

Draper, SD $98,367

Fort Pierre, SD $93,449

Gregory, SD $101,608

Hamill, SD $101,356

Harrold, SD $93,720

Hayes, SD $99,827

Herrick, SD $101,597

Holabird, SD $95,833

Ideal, SD $101,330

Kadoka, SD $100,981

Kennebec, SD $99,850

Long Valley, SD $100,977

Lower Brule, SD $99,718

Martin, SD $101,220

Midland, SD $100,649

Milesville, SD $100,715

Mission, SD $101,437

Murdo, SD $100,027

Norris, SD $101,134

Okaton, SD $100,878

Okreek, SD $101,379

Onida, SD $94,090

Parmelee, SD $101,315

Philip, SD $100,862

Presho, SD $99,103

Reliance, SD $101,414

Rosebud, SD $101,547

Saint Charles, SD $101,708

Saint Francis, SD $101,353

Tuthill, SD $101,098

Vivian, SD $98,673

Wanblee, SD $101,166

White River, SD $101,121

Winner, SD $101,437

Witten, SD $101,255

Wood, SD $101,108

Mobridge, SD $101,468

Bison, SD $101,215

Bullhead, SD $101,990

Cherry Creek, SD $100,952

Dupree, SD $100,975

Eagle Butte, SD $101,080

Faith, SD $100,944

Glencross, SD $101,030

Glenham, SD $101,504

Herreid, SD $101,892

Isabel, SD $101,010

Keldron, SD $101,498

Lantry, SD $101,127

Lemmon, SD $101,877

Little Eagle, SD $101,974

Lodgepole, SD $101,603

Mc Intosh, SD $101,650

Mc Laughlin, SD $101,561

Meadow, SD $100,982

Morristown, SD $101,754

Mound City, SD $101,710

Pollock, SD $102,093

Prairie City, SD $101,346

Ralph, SD $101,677

Reva, SD $101,352

Ridgeview, SD $101,129

Timber Lake, SD $101,180

Trail City, SD $101,148

Wakpala, SD $101,563

Walker, SD $101,724

Watauga, SD $101,494

Whitehorse, SD $101,237

Rapid City, SD $98,528

Ellsworth Afb, SD $98,528

Allen, SD $101,219

Batesland, SD $101,261

Montrose, SD $101,345

North Sioux City, SD $100,339

Nunda, SD $101,775

Oldham, SD $102,000

Olivet, SD $101,761

Parker, SD $101,209

Ramona, SD $101,819

Renner, SD $100,878

Rowena, SD $100,810

Rutland, SD $101,686

Salem, SD $101,692

Scotland, SD $101,920

Sinai, SD $102,323

Springfield, SD $102,042

Tabor, SD $101,974

Tea, SD $100,934

Trent, SD $101,317

Tyndall, SD $101,946

Utica, SD $101,769

Valley Springs, SD $100,871

Vermillion, SD $101,792

Viborg, SD $101,563

Volga, SD $102,084

Volin, SD $101,676

Wakonda, SD $101,572

Wentworth, SD $101,649

Winfred, SD $101,699

Worthing, SD $101,030

Yankton, SD $102,181

Sioux Falls, SD $100,784

Vienna, SD $102,267

Wallace, SD $102,205

Waubay, SD $102,158

Webster, SD $102,182

White, SD $102,340

Willow Lake, SD $102,382

Wilmot, SD $102,257

Mitchell, SD $102,274

Alexandria, SD $101,898

Alpena, SD $102,071

Armour, SD $101,860

Artesian, SD $102,055

Avon, SD $101,888

Bonesteel, SD $101,690

Bridgewater, SD $101,625

Canova, SD $101,762

Carpenter, SD $102,307

Carthage, SD $102,078

Cavour, SD $102,213

Chamberlain, SD $101,752

Corsica, SD $101,879

Dante, SD $101,828

Delmont, SD $101,833

Dimock, SD $101,946

Emery, SD $101,793

Ethan, SD $102,000

Fairfax, SD $101,708

Fedora, SD $101,967

Fort Thompson, SD $100,558

Fulton, SD $101,980

Gann Valley, SD $101,542

Geddes, SD $101,732

Harrison, SD $101,808

Highmore, SD $99,850

Stephan, SD $100,292

Hitchcock, SD $102,131

Howard, SD $102,017

Huron, SD $102,480

Iroquois, SD $102,236

Kaylor, SD $102,056

Kimball, SD $101,748

Lake Andes, SD $101,896

Lane, SD $102,284

Letcher, SD $102,009

Marty, SD $102,222

Miller, SD $101,843

Mount Vernon, SD $101,942

New Holland, SD $102,094

Oacoma, SD $101,661

Parkston, SD $101,986

Pickstown, SD $102,052

Plankinton, SD $101,926

Platte, SD $101,752

Pukwana, SD $101,680

Ree Heights, SD $101,172

Saint Lawrence, SD $101,847

Spencer, SD $101,749

Stickney, SD $101,859

Tripp, SD $101,888

Virgil, SD $101,984

Wagner, SD $101,908

Wessington, SD $101,908

Wessington Springs, SD $101,892

White Lake, SD $101,792

Wolsey, SD $102,109

Woonsocket, SD $102,063

Yale, SD $102,296

Aberdeen, SD $102,306

Akaska, SD $101,393

Amherst, SD $102,149

Andover, SD $102,002

Ashton, SD $101,983

Barnard, SD $102,124

Bath, SD $102,092

Bowdle, SD $101,584

Brentford, SD $102,168

Britton, SD $102,437

Claremont, SD $102,063

Columbia, SD $101,940

Conde, SD $102,050

Cresbard, SD $101,797

Doland, SD $102,267

Eureka, SD $101,943

Faulkton, SD $101,789

Ferney, SD $102,421

Frankfort, SD $102,261

Frederick, SD $102,150

Gettysburg, SD $100,833

Groton, SD $102,103

Hecla, SD $102,296

Hosmer, SD $101,781

Houghton, SD $101,864

Hoven, SD $101,502

Ipswich, SD $101,886

Java, SD $101,439

Langford, SD $102,012

Lebanon, SD $101,002

Watertown, SD $102,480

Arlington, SD $102,208

Astoria, SD $102,370

Badger, SD $102,387

Big Stone City, SD $102,535

Bradley, SD $102,173

Brandt, SD $102,302

Bristol, SD $102,092

Bruce, SD $102,190

Bryant, SD $102,337

Castlewood, SD $102,274

Claire City, SD $102,429

Clark, SD $102,349

Clear Lake, SD $102,311

Corona, SD $102,431

De Smet, SD $102,296

Eden, SD $102,115

Erwin, SD $102,232

Estelline, SD $102,257

Florence, SD $102,224

Garden City, SD $102,242

Gary, SD $102,376

Goodwin, SD $102,181

Grenville, SD $102,088

Hayti, SD $102,313

Hazel, SD $102,266

Henry, SD $102,268

Kranzburg, SD $102,649

Labolt, SD $102,191

Lake City, SD $102,285

Lake Norden, SD $102,361

Lake Preston, SD $102,263

Marvin, SD $102,082

Milbank, SD $102,518

New Effington, SD $102,647

Ortley, SD $102,104

Peever, SD $102,241

Raymond, SD $102,292

Revillo, SD $102,253

Rosholt, SD $102,622

Roslyn, SD $102,068

Sisseton, SD $102,303

South Shore, SD $102,113

Stockholm, SD $102,114

Strandburg, SD $102,103

Summit, SD $102,109

Toronto, SD $102,262

Twin Brooks, SD $102,075

Veblen, SD $102,480

Gas Operations Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Gas Operations Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 18% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Business Services and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 8% above the average. In contrast, Gas Operations Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Gas Operations Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Gas Operations Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Business Services	$108,548	$52.0	8%
Construction	$108,548	$52.0	8%
Insurance	$107,543	$52.0	7%
Aerospace & Defense	$105,533	$51.0	5%
Energy & Utilities	$105,533	$51.0	5%

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

Understanding how a Gas 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.

$89,295

Average $100,508/year

$113,865

$7,441

Average $8,376/month

$9,489

$1,717

Average $1,933/week

$2,190

$43

Average $48/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,865	$9,489	$2,190	$55
Average	$100,508	$8,376	$1,933	$48
25th Percentile	$89,295	$7,441	$1,717	$43

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