General and Operations Managers
SOC 11-1021 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for General and Operations Managers is $101,280, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $129,330, and an estimated 3,507,810 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose -2.3% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -17% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 4.4% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for General and Operations Managers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $101,280 | $101,280 | 3,507,810 |
| 2022 | $98,100 | $102,138 | 3,376,680 |
| 2021 | $97,970 | $110,166 | 2,984,920 |
| 2020 | $103,650 | $122,029 | 2,347,420 |
Nominal change
-2.3%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-17%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+4.4%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
3,712,900
Projected 2034
3,876,800
Annual Openings
308,700
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where General and Operations Managers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $101,280. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $162,990 | +60.9% | 34,580 |
| New Jersey | $148,370 | +46.5% | 64,680 |
| Delaware | $136,440 | +34.7% | 4,750 |
| South Dakota | $130,610 | +29% | 4,180 |
| New York | $126,330 | +24.7% | 212,770 |
| Colorado | $126,030 | +24.4% | 44,710 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $125,430 | +23.8% | 1,230 |
| Connecticut | $123,810 | +22.2% | 48,760 |
| Washington | $123,330 | +21.8% | 59,230 |
| Rhode Island | $122,240 | +20.7% | 7,710 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$46,340
25th Pct
$65,180
Median
$101,280
75th Pct
$160,290
90th Pct
$232,110
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHWELL HEALTH | NY | 3 | $155,000 |
| Pulsar Global Corp. | CA | 3 | $134,181 |
| Delve Partners, Inc. | CO | 3 | $280,000 |
| InsideSherpa Inc | CA | 3 | $201,250 |
| Brex Inc. | NY | 3 | $256,962 |
| Diaspora Law LLC | PA | 2 | $60,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | TX | 2 | $61,506 |
| ChargePoint, Inc. | CA | 2 | $222,500 |
| Block, Inc. | NJ | 2 | $185,900 |
| Link Compliance LLC | VA | 2 | $72,000 |
| Ozev LLC | TX | 2 | $79,789 |
| DION LEE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | NY | 2 | $100,000 |
| CSS PAYROLL CO, L.P. | CA | 2 | $165,000 |
| Koala, Inc. | CA | 2 | $191,500 |
| Oyo Hotels Inc. | TX | 2 | $140,000 |
| HMC Realty & Management Co | IL | 2 | $94,120 |
| United Nations Foundation, Inc. | NY | 2 | $225,000 |
| PJT Partners Holdings LP | NY | 2 | $325,000 |
| CHEYSSE INVESTMENTS LLC | FL | 2 | $48,506 |
| Hatch Technology Services, Inc. | NY | 2 | $127,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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