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How much does a general and operations manager make in Columbia?

$75,410a year

Median yearly pay for general and operations managers in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $36.25 an hour or $6,284 a month.

Hourly
$36.25
Vs. national median
-29%
Rank among cities
374 of 392
Jobs in the area
3,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,900Median: $75,410Highest 10%: $167,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,900$18.70
25th$49,380$23.74
Median$75,410$36.25
75th$109,000$52.40
90th$167,600$80.60

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for general and operations managers.

St. Louis, MO$93,140
Kansas City, MO$90,490
Springfield, MO$76,290
Jefferson City, MO$76,170
Cape Girardeau, MO$74,790
St. Joseph, MO$74,570
General and Operations Manager salary in Missouri General and Operations Manager salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chief Executive$159,900
Architectural and Engineering Manager$140,000
Human Resources Manager$130,200
Computer and Information Systems Manager$129,700
Natural Sciences Manager$126,400
Financial Manager$124,100
Manager$123,200
Marketing Manager$119,500
Education Administrator$117,600
Medical and Health Services Manager$111,800
Salaries for every job in Columbia, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a general and operations manager make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $36.25 ($75,410 a year).

Do general and operations managers make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $75,410 against $105,800 nationally, 29% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $79,300, so Columbia pays 5% less.

Where does Columbia rank for general and operations manager pay?

374 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a general and operations manager make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,600 or more.

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.