Chief Operating Officers for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Strategic Planning
- 6%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 49%
- Bachelor's degree
- 38%
- Doctorate
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 100%
Current company
Oregon Health and Science University
MANTECH International
Planned Parenthood Pacific Southwest
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 15, 2026
Chief Operating Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $140,653 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $82,292 – $240,404 yearly
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The average time to fill a chief operating officer role is 49 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chief operating officers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chief operating officer include: leadership, communication skills and strategic planning.
What licenses or certifications are common for chief operating officers?
Common licenses or certifications for chief operating officers include: Driver's License, PMP and CPA.
What are some job titles related to chief operating officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chief operating officers include: chief financial officer (cfo), engineer/maintenance and plain clothes CCW / uniformed expose carry, armed security.
What level of education is common for a chief operating officer?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a chief operating officer in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chief operating officer?
Most chief operating officers have 26 years of professional experience.
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