SOC 11-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General and Operations Managers — Bowling Green
Bowling Green, KY · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for General and Operations Managers in Bowling Green, KY is $71,170 per year, substantially below the national median of $105,770 — a gap of 32.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for General and Operations Managers in Bowling Green, KY is $71,170 per year, substantially below the national median of $105,770 — a gap of 32.7%. Half of workers earn between $49,590 and $105,960. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,910 and the ninetieth at $158,420.
Employment stands at 2,010, or 24.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Louisville/Jefferson County records the highest median at $89,140. Of the 279 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 59th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,910 | −64.2% |
| 25th | $49,590 | −53.1% |
| Median (50th) | $71,170 | −32.7% |
| 75th | $105,960 | +0.2% |
| 90th | $158,420 | +49.8% |
| Mean | $89,030 | −15.8% |
Other metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $89,140 | 16,830 | |
| 2 | Lexington | $80,440 | 8,100 | |
| 3 | Elizabethtown | $76,770 | 1,420 | |
| 4 | Paducah | $75,470 | 1,440 | |
| 5 | Owensboro | $73,460 | 1,200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bowling Green run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $71,170 goes as far as $78,902 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,902US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,170 a year, 32.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,910 to $158,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,010 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Louisville/Jefferson County, at $89,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General and Operations Managers in Bowling Green, KY?
The median annual wage is $71,170, or $34.22 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $105,770, so pay in Bowling Green, KY is 32.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bowling Green, KY earns more than $158,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Louisville/Jefferson County, at $89,140 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,010 jobs in this occupation in Bowling Green, KY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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