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General and Operations Managers — Career Decision Dashboard
United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$105,770
United States, 2025
Employment
3,503,020
United States, 2025
Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job Zone 4
Skills identified
35
10 related careers
Career overview
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. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
- O*NET code
- 11-1021.00
- Job zone
- 4
- Experience required
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Typical tasks
- 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.
- Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers.
- Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation.
- Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$50,090
25th percentile
$72,320
75th percentile
$167,280
90th percentile
$253,390
Most important skills
- Active Listening4.0
- Reading Comprehension4.0
- Speaking4.0
- Monitoring4.0
- Critical Thinking3.9
- Coordination3.9
- Management of Personnel Resources3.8
- Social Perceptiveness3.8
- Complex Problem Solving3.6
- Time Management3.6
- Judgment and Decision Making3.6
- Persuasion3.6
What skills do you need?
Select the skills you already have
Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
0%
0 of 22 identified skills
Matched
0
Missing
22
Your selected skills cover approximately 0% of the skills identified for this occupation in O*NET. This is a coverage measure of listed skills only — it is not a qualification, hiring or interview outcome.
Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.0 | 4.1 | Not selected | 4.1 |
| Speaking | 4.0 | 4.1 | Not selected | 4.1 |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | 4.1 | Not selected | 4.1 |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Coordination | 3.9 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.8 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.8 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.6 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Time Management | 3.6 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.6 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Writing | 3.5 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Persuasion | 3.6 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Active Learning | 3.6 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Negotiation | 3.5 | 3.6 | Not selected | 3.6 |
| Service Orientation | 3.3 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.1 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Management of Material Resources | 3.1 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Management of Financial Resources | 3.0 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Instructing | 3.0 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Systems Analysis | 3.1 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Learning Strategies | 3.0 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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Compare with General and Operations ManagersHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | $181,450 | 3,100 | 2025 |
| NJ | $173,690 | 53,000 | 2025 |
| DC | $168,000 | 36,150 | 2025 |
| San Jose, CA | $163,860 | 17,230 | 2025 |
| New York, NY | $157,000 | 177,850 | 2025 |
| Washington, DC | $156,460 | 112,530 | 2025 |
| Boulder, CO | $152,100 | 2,750 | 2025 |
| San Francisco, CA | $149,990 | 43,520 | 2025 |
| Hartford, CT | $148,080 | 13,370 | 2025 |
| Seattle, WA | $146,030 | 29,370 | 2025 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $142,730 | 1,730 | 2025 |
| Denver, CO | $142,330 | 22,940 | 2025 |
| Bremerton, WA | $137,980 | 1,370 | 2025 |
| SD | $137,400 | 4,280 | 2025 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $137,230 | 11,140 | 2025 |
| CT | $137,220 | 39,070 | 2025 |
| DE | $137,220 | 5,000 | 2025 |
| Huntsville, AL | $136,340 | 4,050 | 2025 |
| New Haven, CT | $134,450 | 5,750 | 2025 |
| Boston, MA | $133,800 | 70,950 | 2025 |
Career transition paths
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Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.