California Median
$124,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$59.80
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+18% vs US median
US median $105,770
State Rank
#11 of 51
300,840 employed here
How much do General and Operations Managers make in California?
General and Operations Managers in California take home a median of $124,390 annually — roughly $59.80 an hour — which runs 18% above the national median of $105,770.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $60,370 while the top 10% make $293,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $81,620 and $186,230 a year.
General and Operations Managers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $60,370 | $29.02 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $81,620 | $39.24 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $124,390 | $59.80 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $186,230 | $89.53 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $293,810 | $141.25 |
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How California compares
California ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories for General and Operations Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
General and Operations Managers salary in other states
New Jersey $173,690District of Columbia $168,000South Dakota $137,400Connecticut $137,220Delaware $137,220Washington $133,750Colorado $131,840New York $130,860Massachusetts $127,220New Hampshire $124,680Virginia $122,080Wisconsin $118,730Maryland $117,930Rhode Island $117,380Alaska $116,630Alabama $111,790Hawaii $108,180Indiana $108,170Tennessee $106,970Mississippi $106,680South Carolina $106,080Georgia $103,730Illinois $103,570Oregon $103,490Texas $103,230Pennsylvania $103,130North Carolina $101,950Louisiana $101,790Florida $101,580Wyoming $99,700Michigan $99,530Nevada $99,390Minnesota $99,340Maine $98,860Vermont $98,640New Mexico $98,630North Dakota $98,170Utah $97,850Ohio $97,700Arizona $94,800Kansas $92,840Montana $91,380Oklahoma $90,430Iowa $87,690Nebraska $85,090West Virginia $82,500Idaho $80,390Kentucky $79,370Missouri $79,300Arkansas $74,050
Working as General and Operations Managers in California
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 California pay ($124,390) 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 California?
The median General and Operations Managers salary in California is $124,390 per year, or about $59.80 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $60,370 at the entry level to $293,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays General and Operations Managers about 18% more than the national median of $105,770. California ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for General and Operations Managers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $124,390 a year. About 300,840 General and Operations Managers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.