General and Operations Managers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $105,840 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $50.89
10th percentile $54,540
90th percentile $227,670
Employed locally 14,720
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,540
    25th
    $75,070
    50th (median)
    $105,840
    75th
    $162,170
    90th
    $227,670

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 125% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 25% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    Vallejo, CA $115,580
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $111,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $110,350
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $103,190

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Financial Managers $166,800
    Managers, All Other $140,540
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $172,070
    Medical and Health Services Managers $125,780
    Sales Managers $164,320
    Construction Managers $103,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Richmond, VA is $50.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $110.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Richmond, VA is 2.8% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $54,540 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,070.