General and Operations Managers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $98,510 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.36
10th percentile $50,390
90th percentile —
Employed locally 810
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,390
    25th
    $67,440
    50th (median)
    $98,510
    75th
    $151,030

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 135% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $149,260
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $107,990
    Syracuse, NY $103,210
    Rochester, NY $103,030
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $99,290

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary$134,250
    Financial Managers$143,290
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$168,690
    Social and Community Service Managers$81,740
    Administrative Services Managers$108,410
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$111,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Ithaca, NY is $47.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $109.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Ithaca, NY is 4.3% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $50,390 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,440.