General & Operations Manager
General & Operations Managers
SOC 11-1021
How Much Does a General & Operations Manager Make?
The national median salary for a General & Operations Manager is $101,280 per year ($48.69/hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024 data).
That's 55% above the national median salary of $65,470 for all occupations.
How to Become a General & Operations Manager
No required license; PMP, Lean Six Sigma valued
General & Operations Manager Job Outlook
Faster than avg — the BLS projects 4% growth from 2024 to 2034.
That's faster than the average across all occupations (4%).
About 308,700 positions are expected to open annually, from both new roles and replacement needs.
LARGEST annual openings of any bachelor's-level job (308K).
What It's Like to Work as a General & Operations Manager
This is primarily desk-based or low-physical-effort work.
Some employers offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
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Career data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024-34 projections (released August 2025). Salary data: BLS OEWS May 2024.
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