General and Operations Managers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $85,620 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.16
10th percentile $45,570
90th percentile $181,740
Employed locally 2,330
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,570
    25th
    $59,340
    50th (median)
    $85,620
    75th
    $128,190
    90th
    $181,740

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 147% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 47% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    Winchester, VA-WV $97,740
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $86,090
    Morgantown, WV $85,210
    Beckley, WV $76,470
    Wheeling, WV-OH $75,770

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Managers, All Other $114,050
    Administrative Services Managers $77,520
    Financial Managers $106,850
    Medical and Health Services Managers $123,510
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $50,140
    Food Service Managers $50,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Charleston, WV is $41.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Charleston, WV is 16.8% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $45,570 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,340.