General and Operations Managers Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for General and Operations Managers in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$94,800
per year
Hourly Rate
$45.58
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $105,770
State Rank
#41 of 51
110,480 employed here

How much do General and Operations Managers make in Arizona?

General and Operations Managers in Arizona take home a median of $94,800 annually — roughly $45.58 an hour — which runs 10% below the national median of $105,770.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $47,990 while the top 10% make $220,280 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $63,040 and $149,550 a year.

General and Operations Managers salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$47,990$23.07
25th percentile (early career)$63,040$30.31
50th percentile (median)$94,800$45.58
75th percentile (experienced)$149,550$71.90
90th percentile (top earners)$220,280$105.90

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 41st out of 51 states and territories for General and Operations Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New Jersey$173,690
2District of Columbia$168,000
3South Dakota$137,400
4Connecticut$137,220
5Delaware$137,220

Working as General and Operations Managers in Arizona

Nationally, about 3,503,000 people work as General and Operations Managers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($94,800) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do General and Operations Managers make in Arizona?
The median General and Operations Managers salary in Arizona is $94,800 per year, or about $45.58 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,990 at the entry level to $220,280 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays General and Operations Managers about 10% less than the national median of $105,770. Arizona ranks 41st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for General and Operations Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $94,800 a year. About 110,480 General and Operations Managers are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.