General and Operations Managers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$102,950
↑ 8.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
General and Operations Managers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
General and Operations Managers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 8.2% since 2011 ($95,150 → $102,950)
🏆Peak year: 2020 at $103,650
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -26%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,950 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $101,280 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $98,100 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | $97,970 | -5.5% |
| 2020 | $103,650 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | $100,780 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | $100,930 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | $100,410 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | $99,310 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | $97,730 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | $97,270 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | $96,430 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | $95,440 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | $95,150 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.