Career Profile
General & Operations Managers
Top executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals.
General Information
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.
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General & Operations Managers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 1,374 openings per year are projected for General & Operations Managers.
Employment Change
Employment for General & Operations Managers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.5% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $42.04/hour. Entry level workers are paid $20.42, while experienced workers are paid $67.60. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 10,287 General & Operations Managers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 11,979.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing General & Operations Managers are Restaurants and Other Eating Places, Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, and Computer Systems Design and Related Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for General & Operations Managers include Administration and Management, Customer and Personal Service, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for General & Operations Managers is HS diploma or less. 36% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.