General and Operations Managers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $95,940 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.12
10th percentile $49,700
90th percentile $208,670
Employed locally 2,910
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,700
    25th
    $67,560
    50th (median)
    $95,940
    75th
    $141,200
    90th
    $208,670

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 142% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 42% 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
    Richmond, VA $105,840

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical and Health Services Managers $120,020
    Financial Managers $146,210
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,410
    Construction Managers $96,150
    Sales Managers $127,990
    Managers, All Other $122,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Roanoke, VA is $46.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Roanoke, VA is 6.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $49,700 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,560.