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General and Operations Managers Salary
General and Operations Managers earn a median $105,770 a year in the U.S., with 3,503,020 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $105,770 a year
- Employment
- 3,503,020
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 285,000
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $105,770 · $50.85 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $134,940 · $64.87 an hour (estimate error ±0.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $50,090 · $24.08 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $72,320 · $34.77 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $167,280 · $80.42 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $253,390 · $121.82 an hour
- Employment
- 3,503,020 (estimate error ±0.3%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 3.6 million
- Projected for 2035
- 3.78 million
- Change
- +181,300 (+5.0%)
- Openings each year
- 285,000
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- 0.8%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $173,690 | 53,000 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $168,000 | 36,150 |
| 3 | South Dakota | $137,400 | 4,280 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $137,220 | 39,070 |
| 5 | Delaware | $137,220 | 5,000 |
| 6 | Washington | $133,750 | 50,630 |
| 7 | Colorado | $131,840 | 41,870 |
| 8 | New York | $130,860 | 206,740 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $127,220 | 95,880 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $124,680 | 22,110 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 431,310 | $103,230 |
| California | 300,840 | $124,390 |
| Florida | 236,290 | $101,580 |
| New York | 206,740 | $130,860 |
| Pennsylvania | 172,010 | $103,130 |
| Illinois | 171,300 | $103,570 |
| Ohio | 153,160 | $97,700 |
| Georgia | 111,060 | $103,730 |
| Arizona | 110,480 | $94,800 |
| Missouri | 109,020 | $79,300 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $181,450 | 3,100 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $163,860 | 17,230 |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $157,000 | 177,850 |
| 4 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $156,460 | 112,530 |
| 5 | Boulder, CO | $152,100 | 2,750 |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $149,990 | 43,520 |
| 7 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $148,080 | 13,370 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $146,030 | 29,370 |
| 9 | Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $142,730 | 1,730 |
| 10 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $142,330 | 22,940 |
| 11 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $137,980 | 1,370 |
| 12 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $137,230 | 11,140 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 177,850 | $157,000 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 125,090 | $111,010 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 122,930 | $109,390 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 112,530 | $156,460 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 104,610 | $125,830 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 97,320 | $119,600 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 81,520 | $98,610 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 74,960 | $105,640 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 70,950 | $133,800 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 69,320 | $111,410 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 68,730 | $121,630 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 46,410 | $93,140 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)982 certified filingsMedian offered wage $158,000
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)623 certified filingsMedian offered wage $74,300
General and Operations Managers pay by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do general and operations managers make?
- The median wage for general and operations managers in the U.S. is $105,770 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $72,320 and $167,280.
- Which state pays general and operations managers the most?
- New Jersey has the highest median wage for this occupation at $173,690 a year.
- What is the job outlook for general and operations managers?
- BLS projects employment to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035, with about 285,000 openings each year on average.
- What education do general and operations managers need?
- The typical entry-level education is: bachelor's degree.