General and Operations Managers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $108,090 +5% vs national
Median hourly $51.97
10th percentile $44,220
90th percentile —
Employed locally 105,830
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,220
    25th
    $64,210
    50th (median)
    $108,090
    75th
    $172,610

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 134% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 34% 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
    Midland, TX $126,310
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $108,940
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $108,690
    Odessa, TX $99,960
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $97,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $96,250

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Financial Managers $165,220
    Sales Managers $131,040
    Construction Managers $101,850
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990
    Marketing Managers $144,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Houston, TX is $51.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $142.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Houston, TX is 5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $44,220 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,210.