General and Operations Managers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $79,080 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.02
10th percentile $44,420
90th percentile $202,480
Employed locally 11,190
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,420
    25th
    $58,780
    50th (median)
    $79,080
    75th
    $127,900
    90th
    $202,480

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 116% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 16% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $98,850
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $94,130
    Flagstaff, AZ $76,220
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $75,880
    Yuma, AZ $74,830
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $74,770

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Managers, All Other $138,330
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,240
    Medical and Health Services Managers $123,910
    Financial Managers $127,040
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $61,890
    Sales Managers $122,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Tucson, AZ is $38.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Tucson, AZ is 23.2% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $44,420 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,780.