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General and Operations Managers

Role 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.

Recommended Majors

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$167,270
New Jersey	$149,990
Delaware	$136,900
South Dakota	$133,440
Colorado	$130,340
Washington	$130,240
Connecticut	$130,230
New York	$129,990
California	$125,240
Massachusetts	$123,850
Rhode Island	$122,040
Virginia	$121,530
Alaska	$120,470
Wisconsin	$113,170
Indiana	$108,410

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for this career?

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$102,950

Projected Growth (10yr)

+4.4%

Avg. annual openings

308.7k

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