SOC 11-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General and Operations Managers — Greensboro
Greensboro-High Point, NC · 10 metro areas compared
At $100,930, median pay for General and Operations Managers in Greensboro, NC tracks the national median of $105,770 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $100,930, median pay for General and Operations Managers in Greensboro, NC tracks the national median of $105,770 closely. Pay ranges from under $48,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $237,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,130 to $160,470.
Employment stands at 4,710, or 12.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Raleigh records the highest median at $114,940. Of the 499 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 51st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,180 | −54.4% |
| 25th | $66,130 | −37.5% |
| Median (50th) | $100,930 | −4.6% |
| 75th | $160,470 | +51.7% |
| 90th | $237,370 | +124.4% |
| Mean | $127,230 | +20.3% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raleigh | $114,940 | 9,520 | |
| 2 | Durham | $113,930 | 3,400 | |
| 3 | Charlotte | $112,730 | 18,380 | |
| 4 | Fayetteville | $96,970 | 1,490 | |
| 5 | Winston-Salem | $96,840 | 3,120 | |
| 6 | Hickory | $95,640 | 1,750 | |
| 7 | Rocky Mount | $94,610 | 610 | |
| 8 | Pinehurst | $94,400 | 500 | |
| 9 | Burlington | $94,250 | 900 | |
| 10 | Asheville | $93,470 | 2,590 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greensboro run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $100,930 goes as far as $107,031 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$100,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$107,031US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,930 a year, 4.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,180 to $237,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,710 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Raleigh, at $114,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General and Operations Managers in Greensboro, NC?
The median annual wage is $100,930, or $48.53 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 Greensboro, NC is 4.6% 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 Greensboro, NC earns more than $237,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,180 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 Raleigh, at $114,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,710 jobs in this occupation in Greensboro, NC. 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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