How much does a general and operations manager make in California?
$124,400a year
Median yearly pay for general and operations managers in California. That is $59.80 an hour or $10,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.80
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 300,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,370Median: $124,400Highest 10%: $293,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,370 | $29.02 | |
| 25th | $81,620 | $39.24 | |
| Median | $124,400 | $59.80 | |
| 75th | $186,200 | $89.53 | |
| 90th | $293,800 | $141.25 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $163,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $150,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $125,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $119,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $118,500 |
| Vallejo, CA | $114,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $111,400 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $110,000 |
| Napa, CA | $106,700 |
| Salinas, CA | $105,700 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $105,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $105,000 |
| Hanford, CA | $104,700 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $104,500 |
| Modesto, CA | $104,300 |
| Oxnard, CA | $103,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $102,300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $101,800 |
| Yuba City, CA | $101,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $101,000 |
| El Centro, CA | $99,250 |
| Visalia, CA | $98,600 |
| Redding, CA | $98,510 |
| Chico, CA | $98,390 |
| Merced, CA | $94,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for general and operations managers.
| 8. New York | $130,900 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $127,200 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $124,700 |
| 11. California | $124,400 |
| 12. Virginia | $122,100 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $118,700 |
| 14. Maryland | $117,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a general and operations manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $59.80 ($124,400 a year).
Do general and operations managers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $124,400 against $105,800 nationally, 18% more.
Where does California rank for general and operations manager pay?
California ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays general and operations managers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $163,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.