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General and Operations Managers

Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, New Hampshire
$152,000 / year
$12,650 per month · $73.08 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for New Hampshire · median $129,000
25th percentile
$82,500
Average
$152,000
75th percentile
$182,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
General and Operations Managers salary by state
Alabama$142,500
Alaska$139,000
Arizona$129,500
Arkansas$98,000
California$157,500
Colorado$167,500
Connecticut$173,500
Delaware$169,500
Florida$131,500
Georgia$137,500
Hawaii$132,500
Idaho$101,500
Illinois$140,500
Indiana$140,000
Iowa$110,500
Kansas$118,500
Kentucky$103,500
Louisiana$131,500
Maine$116,500
Maryland$141,500
Michigan$128,000
Minnesota$121,500
Mississippi$134,500
Missouri$106,000
Montana$111,500
Nebraska$110,500
Nevada$138,000
New Hampshire$152,000
New Jersey$212,500
New Mexico$123,000
New York$173,500
North Dakota$120,000
Ohio$124,500
Oklahoma$115,500
Oregon$136,500
Pennsylvania$130,500
Rhode Island$148,500
South Dakota$158,500
Tennessee$137,000
Texas$138,000
Utah$123,000
Vermont$126,000
Virginia$146,500
Washington$164,500
Wisconsin$145,500
Wyoming$121,500
About this role

General and Operations Managers is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What General and Operations Managerss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

  • Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
  • Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
  • Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

Top skills: Speaking Reading Comprehension Monitoring Active Listening Critical Thinking Coordination

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
General and Operations Managers pay by experience level
Entry level$52,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$75,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$109,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$173,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$262,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4.4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
308,700
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
General and Operations Managers salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

438,720 workers

$176,500

Administrative and Support Services

229,960 workers

$131,000

Food Services and Drinking Places

189,320 workers

$81,000

Restaurants and Other Eating Places

164,670 workers

$79,000

Specialty Trade Contractors

160,110 workers

$129,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

150,960 workers

$146,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

144,690 workers

$147,000

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

140,980 workers

$182,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

124,740 workers

$205,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

124,740 workers

$205,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

General and Operations Managers pays 3% below the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).

Careers related to General and Operations Managers
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a General and Operations Managers make?

The average base salary for a General and Operations Managers in the United States is $139,500 per year, or about $67.07 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $75,000 and $173,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Management roles?

The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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