General and Operations Managers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $162,480 +57.8% vs national
Median hourly $78.11
10th percentile $76,470
90th percentile —
Employed locally 17,070
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,470
    25th
    $103,570
    50th (median)
    $162,480
    75th
    $238,220

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 103% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $149,260

    Nearby metros — General and Operations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $123,580

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$291,660
    Managers, All Other$215,120
    Financial Managers$218,920
    Sales Managers$200,450
    Marketing Managers$228,580
    Architectural and Engineering Managers$226,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in San Jose, CA is $78.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $166.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in San Jose, CA is 57.8% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $76,470 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,570.