General and Operations Managers Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,630 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.28
10th percentile $44,370
90th percentile $174,990
Employed locally 2,840
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,370
    25th
    $56,470
    50th (median)
    $79,630
    75th
    $122,490
    90th
    $174,990

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,240
    Financial Managers $103,590
    Food Service Managers $54,560
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $92,320
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $102,230
    Managers, All Other $107,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in South Illinois is $38.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in South Illinois is 22.7% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $44,370 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,470.