SOC 11-1021 · May 2025 · United States
General and Operations Managers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for General and Operations Managers across the United States is $105,770 per year, measured over 3,503,020 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $173,690.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for General and Operations Managers
Pay for this occupation varies by 134.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $173,690 and Arkansas pays $74,050.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 General and Operations Managers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 431,310 | $103,230 | |
| 2 | California | 300,840 | $124,390 | |
| 3 | Florida | 236,290 | $101,580 | |
| 4 | New York | 206,740 | $130,860 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 172,010 | $103,130 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 171,300 | $103,570 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 153,160 | $97,700 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 111,060 | $103,730 | |
| 9 | Arizona | 110,480 | $94,800 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 109,020 | $79,300 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $181,450 | 3,100 |
| 2 | San Jose | $163,860 | 17,230 |
| 3 | New York | $157,000 | 177,850 |
| 4 | Washington | $156,460 | 112,530 |
| 5 | Boulder | $152,100 | 2,750 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $149,990 | 43,520 |
| 7 | Hartford | $148,080 | 13,370 |
| 8 | Seattle | $146,030 | 29,370 |
| 9 | Sioux Falls | $142,730 | 1,730 |
| 10 | Denver | $142,330 | 22,940 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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