General and Operations Managers Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $103,030 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.53
10th percentile $53,860
90th percentile $237,490
Employed locally 9,680
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,860
    25th
    $69,770
    50th (median)
    $103,030
    75th
    $160,350
    90th
    $237,490

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 138% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 38% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $99,290
    Ithaca, NY $98,510

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Financial Managers $156,790
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $162,910
    Medical and Health Services Managers $129,850
    Marketing Managers $159,750
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $108,510
    Sales Managers $164,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Rochester, NY is $49.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $112.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Rochester, NY is 0.1% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $53,860 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,770.