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General and Operations Manager Salary

General and Operations Managers earn a median $105,770 a year nationally. Management Occupations

U.S. median
$105,770
$50.85 per hour
Range
$50,090 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
3,503,020
across the U.S.
▲2.7%
Pay trend: The median for general and operations managers in the U.S. rose from $102,950 (May 2024) to $105,770 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).

What general and operations managers do

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors.

Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Work experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Job outlook, 2025–35
+5.0% (faster than average)
Openings per year
285,000

Employment of general and operations managers is projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 285,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

General and Operations Manager take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

General and Operations Manager
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$83,239
per year · effective tax rate 21.3%
$6,937Monthly
$3,468Twice a month
$3,202Every 2 weeks
$40.02Hourly
  • Federal income tax$14,439
  • Social Security (6.2%)$6,558
  • Medicare (1.45%)$1,534
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$83,239

Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$50,090$24.08$42,427
25th percentile$72,320$34.77$59,707
Median (50th)$105,770$50.85$83,239
75th percentile$167,280$80.42$125,602
90th percentile (top earners)$253,390+$121.82$185,408

Best cities for general and operations managers (after tax & cost of living)

#Metro areaMedianTake-homeReal value*Jobs
1Trenton, NJ$181,450$125,919$122,0383,100
2Midland, TX$132,420$101,775$106,2564,830
3Huntsville, AL$136,340$97,902$105,1904,050
4Boulder, CO$152,100$109,242$103,8412,750
5Hartford, CT$148,080$105,744$102,91813,370
6Seattle, WA$146,030$111,078$99,95029,370
7San Jose, CA$163,860$110,125$99,73017,230
8Washington, DC$156,460$107,876$99,074112,530
9New York, NY$157,000$110,353$98,036177,850
10Birmingham, AL$123,560$89,806$97,9957,950
11Denver, CO$142,330$102,994$97,36522,940
12Nashville, TN$119,990$93,243$96,78723,820
13Jackson, MS$114,190$85,327$95,8213,030
14Waterbury, CT$130,900$95,032$95,2443,370
15Madison, WI$126,620$92,480$95,0595,130
16Milwaukee, WI$125,490$91,768$94,66810,480
17Houston, TX$119,600$92,969$94,26197,320
18Indianapolis, IN$120,480$90,063$94,11417,510
19Austin, TX$117,850$91,737$93,54742,190
20New Haven, CT$134,450$97,246$93,0055,750
21Bridgeport, CT$137,230$98,979$92,62111,140
22Spokane, WA$119,420$92,842$92,5223,290
23Lansing, MI$119,140$87,832$92,4644,470
24Manchester, NH$124,990$96,697$91,5194,990
25Olympia, WA$122,210$94,797$91,4413,670

*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).

Highest-paying cities

General and Operations Manager salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
New Jersey $173,690+15.8%$121,109 $77,350 – $239,200+53,000
District of Columbia $168,000+0.4%$114,783 $88,590 – $239,200+36,150
South Dakota $137,400+3.0%$105,179 $85,990 – $232,0004,280
Connecticut $137,220+5.4%$98,973 $68,010 – $239,200+39,070
Delaware $137,220+0.2%$97,340 $73,430 – $239,200+5,000
Washington $133,750+2.7%$102,684 $77,680 – $239,200+50,630
Colorado $131,840+1.2%$96,286 $65,310 – $239,200+41,870
New York $130,860+0.7%$94,028 $62,340 – $239,200+206,740
Massachusetts $127,220+2.7%$92,080 $60,700 – $239,200+95,880
New Hampshire $124,680+16.5%$96,485 $61,100 – $239,200+22,110
California $124,390−0.7%$87,331 $60,370 – $239,200+300,840
Virginia $122,080+0.5%$88,502 $56,400 – $239,200+103,590
Wisconsin $118,730+4.9%$87,444 $59,540 – $239,200+36,910
Maryland $117,930+12.0%$86,527 $58,190 – $235,85096,740
Rhode Island $117,380−3.8%$87,433 $64,990 – $239,200+9,150
Alaska $116,630−3.2%$90,879 $63,320 – $219,3506,020
Alabama $111,790+5.1%$82,150 $55,160 – $239,200+30,170
Hawaii $108,180+2.9%$78,243 $53,230 – $217,16013,380
Indiana $108,170−0.2%$81,766 $53,820 – $239,200+47,180
Tennessee $106,970+4.0%$84,083 $50,820 – $230,66063,720
Mississippi $106,680+20.8%$80,344 $48,620 – $238,23010,630
South Carolina $106,080+6.8%$78,250 $56,520 – $219,35032,230
Georgia $103,730+3.9%$77,043 $47,440 – $237,460111,060
Illinois $103,570+2.1%$76,710 $53,240 – $239,200+171,300
Oregon $103,490+5.0%$73,409 $54,350 – $237,09036,190
Texas $103,230+2.9%$81,452 $46,190 – $239,200+431,310
Pennsylvania $103,130+2.7%$78,216 $49,990 – $220,530172,010
North Carolina $101,950+2.8%$76,993 $48,340 – $238,23063,740
Louisiana $101,790−0.3%$77,772 $50,470 – $219,24043,220
Florida $101,580+0.8%$80,292 $48,670 – $226,080236,290
Wyoming $99,700+5.1%$78,969 $50,740 – $214,8107,470
Michigan $99,530−0.1%$74,870 $49,380 – $222,81085,860
Nevada $99,390+4.6%$78,751 $47,950 – $239,200+38,920
Minnesota $99,340+3.3%$73,484 $46,960 – $209,97072,860
Maine $98,860+2.2%$72,805 $52,560 – $190,05014,770
Vermont $98,640+5.7%$74,173 $59,500 – $218,5508,000
New Mexico $98,630−1.6%$74,714 $47,710 – $214,59016,330
North Dakota $98,170+5.2%$77,237 $52,000 – $184,72011,150
Utah $97,850+7.3%$74,230 $44,100 – $213,27042,580
Ohio $97,700+2.9%$75,658 $47,400 – $216,360153,160
Arizona $94,800+5.3%$73,361 $47,990 – $220,280110,480
Kansas $92,840+8.5%$69,762 $51,780 – $212,70024,660
Montana $91,380+7.2%$69,314 $48,890 – $187,26011,840
Oklahoma $90,430+12.2%$68,924 $45,840 – $202,74043,890
Iowa $87,690+8.8%$67,839 $42,850 – $191,99030,760
Nebraska $85,090+3.1%$65,699 $48,010 – $193,08024,030
West Virginia $82,500+2.5%$63,827 $45,500 – $175,07015,300
Idaho $80,390+5.1%$62,232 $41,920 – $170,99024,880
Kentucky $79,370+2.9%$62,006 $40,500 – $176,82052,100
Missouri $79,300+2.4%$61,828 $42,460 – $188,820109,020
Arkansas $74,050+15.2%$58,249 $36,200 – $173,08034,570

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a general and operations manager make?

The national median salary for general and operations managers is $105,770 a year ($50.85 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,090 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays general and operations managers the most?

New Jersey has the highest median pay at $173,690. After taxes and local prices, Trenton, NJ offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.

How many general and operations managers are there in the U.S.?

About 3,503,020 people work as general and operations managers nationwide.

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