General and Operations Managers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $81,280 -21% vs national
Median hourly $39.08
10th percentile $45,780
90th percentile $172,270
Employed locally 5,160
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,780
    25th
    $59,990
    50th (median)
    $81,280
    75th
    $122,360
    90th
    $172,270

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 118% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 18% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $110,560
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,470
    Jacksonville, FL $97,360
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $95,290
    Jackson, MS $94,570
    Jackson, MI $93,330

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Financial Managers $142,400
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,180
    Sales Managers $135,420
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $49,550
    Construction Managers $98,770
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Wichita, KS is $39.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Wichita, KS is 21% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $45,780 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,990.