General and Operations Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for General and Operations Managers to increase by 5.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 3,599,000 to 3,780,300 jobs. Its estimate of 285,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($105,770), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (5 years or more) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
3,599,000
Projected employment (2034)
3,780,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
5%
Annual openings (projected average)
285,000
Pay & Preparation
$105,770
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
None
Essential Skills
Monitoring (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Coordination (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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