General and Operations Managers Employment and Wages in 2022

In 2022, the General and Operations Managers occupation accounted for over 3.4 million jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 13.1% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $122,860, and the median wage was $98,100. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 98.5%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among industry sectors, Retail Trade held the largest number of jobs for the General and Operations Managers occupation, employing over 442 thousand people in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sector was $90,390, with a median wage of $72,100. There was an increase in wage variance to the national average compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -26.6% to -26.4%, indicating industry sector wages outpaced national wage trends.

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services accounted for a substantial employment share for this occupation, with 398 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $156,410, and the median wage was $131,970. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was an increase compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 25% to 27.3%.

The Wholesale Trade sector also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 267 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $130,210 and the median wage was $102,680. The wage variance to the national average experienced a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 8.1% to 6%.

Highest Location Concentration

When we examine the top locations in terms of proportional employment within the General and Operations Managers occupation, we find that Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area had the highest concentration of jobs (2 times the national occupational employment share). The location had an annual mean wage in 2022, at $83,980, and a median wage of $71,960. The location variance to the national average was -31.6%. Midland, TX had the next highest concentration of jobs (1.8 times the national occupational employment share) and an annual mean wage of $123,660 and a median wage of $99,390. The industry variance to the national average was 0.7%. Salt Lake City, UT had 1.7 times the national occupational employment share and an annual mean wage of $110,570 and a median wage of $87,030. The industry variance to the national average was -10%.

Summary

In 2022, the General and Operations Managers occupation displayed robust growth, with a 13.1% increase in employment, totaling over 3.4 million jobs in the US. Remarkably, the occupation commanded notably higher wages, with an annual mean wage of $122,860 and a median wage of $98,100, surpassing the national average for all occupations by 98.5%. Among industry sectors, Retail Trade employed the most General and Operations Managers, with over 442 thousand individuals in 2022. Despite lower wages in this sector, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services proved substantial, employing 398 thousand individuals and reporting significant wage variance. The Wholesale Trade sector also played a considerable role, employing around 267 thousand people. Among top employment locations, Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area and Midland, TX showcased high job concentrations, while Salt Lake City, UT demonstrated a notable concentration of jobs, yet with wages falling below the national average.

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