General and Operations Managers Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,570 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.85
10th percentile $34,110
90th percentile $154,950
Employed locally 5,280
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,110
    25th
    $48,150
    50th (median)
    $74,570
    75th
    $102,960
    90th
    $154,950

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical and Health Services Managers $92,910
    Industrial Production Managers $101,940
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $88,380
    Financial Managers $98,520
    Chief Executives $127,230
    Sales Managers $124,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Central Kentucky is $35.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Central Kentucky is 27.6% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $34,110 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,150.