General and Operations Managers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $94,130 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $45.26
10th percentile $47,860
90th percentile $214,680
Employed locally 73,000
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,860
    25th
    $62,780
    50th (median)
    $94,130
    75th
    $141,450
    90th
    $214,680

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 111% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 11% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $98,850
    Tucson, AZ $79,080
    Flagstaff, AZ $76,220
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $75,880
    Yuma, AZ $74,830
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $74,770

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $163,970
    Financial Managers $135,360
    Sales Managers $131,410
    Medical and Health Services Managers $124,050
    Construction Managers $111,550
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $63,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Phoenix, AZ is $45.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $116.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 8.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $47,860 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,780.