General and Operations Managers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,960 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.41
10th percentile $40,640
90th percentile $164,460
Employed locally 2,790
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,640
    25th
    $54,880
    50th (median)
    $81,960
    75th
    $120,990
    90th
    $164,460

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Financial Managers$125,680
    Medical and Health Services Managers$101,240
    Sales Managers$131,030
    Industrial Production Managers$100,890
    Chief Executives$143,160
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$103,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Southwest Minnesota is $39.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Southwest Minnesota is 20.4% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $40,640 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,880.