SOC 11-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General and Operations Managers — Hill Country Region of Texas
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for General and Operations Managers in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX is $88,290 per year, 16.5% below the national median of $105,770.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for General and Operations Managers in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX is $88,290 per year, 16.5% below the national median of $105,770. Half of workers earn between $56,150 and $135,030. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,550 and the ninetieth at $208,300.
Employment stands at 6,600, or 32.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Midland records the highest median at $132,420. Of the 431 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 51st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,550 | −61.7% |
| 25th | $56,150 | −46.9% |
| Median (50th) | $88,290 | −16.5% |
| 75th | $135,030 | +27.7% |
| 90th | $208,300 | +96.9% |
| Mean | $108,560 | +2.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $132,420 | 4,830 | |
| 2 | Houston | $119,600 | 97,320 | |
| 3 | Austin | $117,850 | 42,190 | |
| 4 | Dallas | $111,010 | 125,090 | |
| 5 | Odessa | $104,100 | 2,630 | |
| 6 | San Antonio | $99,790 | 30,560 | |
| 7 | Beaumont | $97,470 | 4,560 | |
| 8 | Waco | $92,990 | 3,690 | |
| 9 | Corpus Christi | $90,600 | 5,570 | |
| 10 | Sherman | $89,940 | 1,500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hill Country Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $88,290 goes as far as $90,927 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$88,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$90,927US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $88,290 a year, 16.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,550 to $208,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,600 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $132,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General and Operations Managers in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $88,290, or $42.45 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 Hill Country Region of Texas, TX is 16.5% 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 Hill Country Region of Texas, TX earns more than $208,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,550 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 Midland, at $132,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,600 jobs in this occupation in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX. 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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