General and Operations Managers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $77,220 -25% vs national
Median hourly $37.13
10th percentile $37,350
90th percentile $182,410
Employed locally 1,780
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,350
    25th
    $50,570
    50th (median)
    $77,220
    75th
    $122,160
    90th
    $182,410

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 123% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New Jersey $149,990

    Nearby metros — General and Operations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $121,660
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $108,600
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $105,760
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $103,200
    Michigan $99,660
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $99,540

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Managers, All Other $95,720
    Medical and Health Services Managers $140,640
    Financial Managers $127,380
    Food Service Managers $60,980
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,060
    Sales Managers $107,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do General and Operations Managers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Athens, GA is $37.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.80 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for General and Operations Managers salaries?

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Athens, GA is 25% below the national median of $102,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General and Operations Managers in Athens?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $37,350 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,570.