General and Operations Managers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$105,770/yr
Typical range
$72,320 – $167,280
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a General and Operations Managers does
General and Operations Managers oversee the day-to-day operations of organizations, coordinating departments and ensuring efficiency, productivity, and profitability across all business functions.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Treasurers and Controllers — $166,570/yr
- Investment Fund Managers — $166,570/yr
- Financial Managers — $166,570/yr
- Computer and Information Systems Managers — $175,140/yr
- Sales Managers — $148,270/yr
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