SOC 111021

General and Operations Managers

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.

National Median

$102,950

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$102,950

Entry Level (10th pct)

$47,420

Experienced (90th pct)

N/A

Total Employed

3,584,420

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience LevelEstimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience$47,420 - $67,160
Mid Career2-8 years experience$67,160 - $164,130
Senior / Expert8+ years experience$164,130 - N/A

Highest Paying Locations for General and Operations Managers

General and Operations Managers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan AreaMedian SalaryEmployed
District of Columbia$167,27036,060
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$162,48017,070
Trenton-Princeton, NJ$160,4603,390
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$152,09042,330
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$151,420108,510
New Jersey$149,99063,940
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$149,260187,400
Boulder, CO$147,8103,100
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$141,28030,890
Sioux Falls, SD-MN$138,9401,760
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$137,95024,070
Delaware$136,9004,740
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT$135,21015,410
Huntsville, AL$133,7504,090
South Dakota$133,4404,440
Colorado Springs, CO$132,9904,680
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT$132,88013,360
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area$131,3601,370
Colorado$130,34043,140
Washington$130,24053,800
Connecticut$130,23046,780
New York$129,990210,890
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$129,85076,980
Rapid City, SD$128,290650
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$127,610102,370
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$127,3601,400
Midland, TX$126,3104,830
Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area$125,260890
California$125,240292,300
Napa, CA$124,8901,320
New Haven, CT$124,0306,780
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI$123,9701,070
Massachusetts$123,850105,350
Vineland, NJ$123,610670
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$123,58016,750
Madison, WI$123,4604,930
Kennewick-Richland, WA$122,9201,670
Rhode Island$122,0409,060
Anchorage, AK$121,9303,330
Sheboygan, WI$121,660650
Virginia$121,53099,710
Alaska$120,4706,010
Wausau, WI$120,460820
Manchester-Nashua, NH$120,2605,260
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC$120,2404,380
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$120,18016,930
Waterbury-Shelton, CT$120,0004,110
Bellingham, WA$120,0001,400
Alaska nonmetropolitan area$119,9001,910
Greeley, CO$119,8101,720

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a General and Operations Managers?
The national median annual salary for General and Operations Managers is $102,950, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do General and Operations Managerss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for General and Operations Managerss is District of Columbia, with a median salary of $167,270.
How much can an experienced General and Operations Managers make?
Top-earning General and Operations Managerss (90th percentile) make N/A or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.