General and Operations Managers Salary in Washington: $164,500 Average

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Average base salary, Washington

$164,500 / year

≈ $13,700 per month · $79.09 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Washington · median $138,500

25th percentile
$104,500Average
$164,50075th percentile
$195,000

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

District of Columbia$185,500

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

Massachusetts$160,500

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 Carolina$133,000

North Dakota$120,000

Ohio$124,500

Oklahoma$115,500

Oregon$136,500

Pennsylvania$130,500

Rhode Island$148,500

South Carolina$132,000

South Dakota$158,500

Tennessee$137,000

Texas$138,000

Utah$123,000

Vermont$126,000

Virginia$146,500

Washington$164,500

West Virginia$105,000

Wisconsin$145,500

Wyoming$121,500

About this role

General and Operations Managers is a professional role in the Management job family, focused on General and Operations Managers work. 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

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General and Operations Managers salary by industry

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

443,920 workers

$97,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

438,720 workers

$176,500

Construction

263,010 workers

$138,500

Wholesale Trade

253,660 workers

$149,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

249,910 workers

$130,500

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

249,060 workers

$158,000

Other Services (except Public Administration)

218,230 workers

$116,000

Accommodation and Food Services

216,760 workers

$84,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

General and Operations Managers pays 2% above the average across 37 roles in the Management job family (family average $137,000).

Similar-paying roles in Management

Industrial Production Manager$139,000

Administrative Services Manager$134,500

Fundraising Manager$145,000

Medical and Health Services Managers$146,000

Education Administrators, Postsecondary$131,000

Construction Manager$129,000

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$126,000

Training and Development Managers$153,500

Facilities Manager$121,000

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$120,000

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 $137,000 across 37 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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