General and Operations Managers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $120,460 +17% vs national
Median hourly $57.92
10th percentile $59,720
90th percentile —
Employed locally 820
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,720
    25th
    $77,040
    50th (median)
    $120,460
    75th
    $170,310

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 158% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 58% 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
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $123,970
    Madison, WI $123,460
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $122,920
    Sheboygan, WI $121,660
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $118,790
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $115,780

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Financial Managers $134,660
    Industrial Production Managers $108,120
    Managers, All Other $104,530
    Sales Managers $125,890
    Medical and Health Services Managers $115,250
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $82,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Wausau, WI is $57.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Wausau, WI is 17% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $59,720 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,040.