General and Operations Managers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $105,760 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.85
10th percentile $47,010
90th percentile —
Employed locally 68,560
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,010
    25th
    $70,400
    50th (median)
    $105,760
    75th
    $168,120

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 122% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 22% 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
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $103,200
    Michigan $99,660
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $99,540
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $99,290

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Managers, All Other $127,570
    Financial Managers $168,990
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $171,360
    Sales Managers $156,950
    Marketing Managers $164,650
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $72,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Atlanta, GA is $50.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $129.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Atlanta, GA is 2.7% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $47,010 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,400.