General and Operations Managers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $119,600 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $57.50
10th percentile $58,370
90th percentile $267,090
Employed locally 26,230
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,370
    25th
    $78,200
    50th (median)
    $119,600
    75th
    $177,430
    90th
    $267,090

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 117% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 17% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $129,850
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $127,610
    California $125,240
    Napa, CA $124,890

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Managers, All Other $167,000
    Sales Managers $125,430
    Financial Managers $168,300
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $193,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers $160,640
    Food Service Managers $74,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in San Diego, CA is $57.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $128.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in San Diego, CA is 16.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $58,370 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,200.