General and Operations Managers Salary (2025)
Based on 3,503,020 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $50,090 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $72,320 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $105,770 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $167,280 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $253,390 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$50K
25th
$72K
Median
$106K
75th
$167K
90th
$253K
Highest Paying States for General and Operations Managers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $205,250 |
| District of Columbia | $179,130 |
| New York | $167,820 |
| Connecticut | $167,400 |
| Delaware | $163,820 |
| Colorado | $161,970 |
| Washington | $158,920 |
| Massachusetts | $155,020 |
| South Dakota | $153,020 |
| California | $152,250 |
Geographic Salary Variation
General and Operations Managers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New Jersey at an average of $205,250 per year, while California has an average of $152,250 — a difference of $53,000. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About General and Operations Managers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3,503,020 workers were employed as General and Operations Managerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Management Occupations. The annual mean wage of $134,940 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 11-1021