Occupation ยท SOC 11-1021
General and Operations Managers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of general and operations managers can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 3,584,420 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $102,950 ($49.50 an hour).
US employment
3,584,420
Median annual wage
$102,950
Mean annual wage
$133,120
Median hourly wage
$49.50
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$167,270
- New Jersey$149,990
- Delaware$136,900
- South Dakota$133,440
- Colorado$130,340
Top 5 after cost of living
- District of Columbia$152,200
- South Dakota$150,630
- New Jersey$137,850
- Delaware$137,160
- Colorado$126,480
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $206,420 | $103,470 (+100.5%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Sales Managers | $138,060 | $35,110 (+34.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas454,720
- 2. California292,300
- 3. Florida249,620
- 4. New York210,890
- 5. Illinois170,790
- 6. Pennsylvania168,110
- 7. Ohio146,860
- 8. Georgia111,240
- 9. Massachusetts105,350
- 10. Missouri105,210
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$167,270
- 2. New Jersey$149,990
- 3. Delaware$136,900
- 4. South Dakota$133,440
- 5. Colorado$130,340
- 6. Washington$130,240
- 7. Connecticut$130,230
- 8. New York$129,990
- 9. California$125,240
- 10. Massachusetts$123,850
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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