General and Operations Managers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for general and operations managerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $134,940 ≈ $65/hr
National median salary $105,770
Total employment 3,503,020 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +4.4%
Faster than average
Annual openings 308,700 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 3,712,900 → 3,876,800 (+164,000)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Jersey$205,250
- District of Columbia$179,130
- New York$167,820
- Connecticut$167,400
- Delaware$163,820
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$94,780
- Idaho$97,980
- Kentucky$99,990
- West Virginia$101,610
- Missouri$102,610
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $205,250 | $173,690 | $99 | +52.1% | 53,000 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $179,130 | $168,000 | $86 | +32.7% | 36,150 |
| 3 | New York | $167,820 | $130,860 | $81 | +24.4% | 206,740 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $167,400 | $137,220 | $80 | +24.1% | 39,070 |
| 5 | Delaware | $163,820 | $137,220 | $79 | +21.4% | 5,000 |
| 6 | Colorado | $161,970 | $131,840 | $78 | +20% | 41,870 |
| 7 | Washington | $158,920 | $133,750 | $76 | +17.8% | 50,630 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $155,020 | $127,220 | $75 | +14.9% | 95,880 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $153,020 | $137,400 | $74 | +13.4% | 4,280 |
| 10 | California | $152,250 | $124,390 | $73 | +12.8% | 300,840 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $146,910 | $124,680 | $71 | +8.9% | 22,110 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $143,370 | $117,380 | $69 | +6.2% | 9,150 |
| 13 | Virginia | $141,370 | $122,080 | $68 | +4.8% | 103,590 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $140,350 | $118,730 | $67 | +4% | 36,910 |
| 15 | Alabama | $137,760 | $111,790 | $66 | +2.1% | 30,170 |
| 16 | Maryland | $136,570 | $117,930 | $66 | +1.2% | 96,740 |
| 17 | Illinois | $135,540 | $103,570 | $65 | +0.4% | 171,300 |
| 18 | Indiana | $135,100 | $108,170 | $65 | +0.1% | 47,180 |
| 19 | Alaska | $134,410 | $116,630 | $65 | -0.4% | 6,020 |
| 20 | Nevada | $133,390 | $99,390 | $64 | -1.1% | 38,920 |
| 21 | Texas | $133,280 | $103,230 | $64 | -1.2% | 431,310 |
| 22 | Georgia | $132,660 | $103,730 | $64 | -1.7% | 111,060 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $132,520 | $106,970 | $64 | -1.8% | 63,720 |
| 24 | Oregon | $131,710 | $103,490 | $63 | -2.4% | 36,190 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $129,910 | $106,680 | $62 | -3.7% | 10,630 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $128,520 | $101,950 | $62 | -4.8% | 63,740 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $128,130 | $108,180 | $62 | -5% | 13,380 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $127,450 | $106,080 | $61 | -5.6% | 32,230 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $127,120 | $101,790 | $61 | -5.8% | 43,220 |
| 30 | Florida | $126,940 | $101,580 | $61 | -5.9% | 236,290 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $126,200 | $103,130 | $61 | -6.5% | 172,010 |
| 32 | Arizona | $125,200 | $94,800 | $60 | -7.2% | 110,480 |
| 33 | Michigan | $123,610 | $99,530 | $59 | -8.4% | 85,860 |
| 34 | Vermont | $121,610 | $98,640 | $58 | -9.9% | 8,000 |
| 35 | Ohio | $120,420 | $97,700 | $58 | -10.8% | 153,160 |
| 36 | Utah | $118,950 | $97,850 | $57 | -11.8% | 42,580 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $118,750 | $98,630 | $57 | -12% | 16,330 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $117,580 | $99,700 | $57 | -12.9% | 7,470 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $117,330 | $99,340 | $56 | -13.1% | 72,860 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $115,830 | $98,170 | $56 | -14.2% | 11,150 |
| 41 | Kansas | $114,720 | $92,840 | $55 | -15% | 24,660 |
| 42 | Maine | $112,650 | $98,860 | $54 | -16.5% | 14,770 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $111,630 | $90,430 | $54 | -17.3% | 43,890 |
| 44 | Montana | $107,490 | $91,380 | $52 | -20.3% | 11,840 |
| 45 | Iowa | $106,800 | $87,690 | $51 | -20.9% | 30,760 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $106,770 | $85,090 | $51 | -20.9% | 24,030 |
| 47 | Missouri | $102,610 | $79,300 | $49 | -24% | 109,020 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $101,610 | $82,500 | $49 | -24.7% | 15,300 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $99,990 | $79,370 | $48 | -25.9% | 52,100 |
| 50 | Idaho | $97,980 | $80,390 | $47 | -27.4% | 24,880 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $94,780 | $74,050 | $46 | -29.8% | 34,570 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 520 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $181,450 | $216,150 | 3,100 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $163,860 | $190,310 | 17,230 |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $157,000 | $189,200 | 177,850 |
| 4 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $156,460 | $163,620 | 112,530 |
| 5 | Boulder, CO | $152,100 | $180,640 | 2,750 |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $149,990 | $177,240 | 43,520 |
| 7 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $148,080 | $164,660 | 13,370 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $146,030 | $169,740 | 29,370 |
| 9 | Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $142,730 | $155,870 | 1,730 |
| 10 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $142,330 | $171,600 | 22,940 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing general and operations managerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $236,760 | $248,210 | 630 |
| 2 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $236,760 | $248,210 | 630 |
| 3 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, State Government Owned | $215,770 | $229,610 | 230 |
| 4 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $215,670 | $227,290 | 6,710 |
| 5 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $215,670 | $227,290 | 6,710 |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $207,850 | $223,110 | 27,670 |
| 7 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $200,730 | $216,650 | 31,740 |
| 8 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $198,900 | $232,590 | 39,880 |
| 9 | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $180,220 | $198,730 | 2,260 |
| 10 | Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | $178,950 | $194,750 | 1,100 |
| 11 | Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $176,910 | $211,820 | 1,370 |
| 12 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $176,910 | $212,010 | 1,370 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do general and operations managers make in the U.S.?
The median general and operations managers salary in the United States is $105,770 per year (mean $134,940), and about 80% earn between $50,090 and $253,390.
How much do general and operations managers make per hour?
Roughly $65 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $134,940 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays general and operations managers the most?
New Jersey has the highest average pay for general and operations managers at $205,250 per year (median $173,690).
What is the job outlook for general and operations managers?
Employment is projected to change +4.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 308,700 openings per year.
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