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

$79,370a year

Median yearly pay for general and operations managers in Kentucky. That is $38.16 an hour or $6,614 a month.

Hourly
$38.16
Vs. national median
-25%
Rank among states
49 of 51
Jobs in the state
52,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,500Median: $79,370Highest 10%: $176,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,500$19.47
25th$53,820$25.88
Median$79,370$38.16
75th$124,700$59.96
90th$176,800$85.01

Cities in Kentucky

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Cincinnati, OH$100,700
Louisville, KY$89,140
Lexington, KY$80,440
Clarksville, TN$79,320
Huntington, WV$77,350
Elizabethtown, KY$76,770
Paducah, KY$75,470
Owensboro, KY$73,460
Bowling Green, KY$71,170
Salaries for every job in Kentucky

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for general and operations managers.

46. Nebraska$85,090
47. West Virginia$82,500
48. Idaho$80,390
49. Kentucky$79,370
50. Missouri$79,300
51. Arkansas$74,050
General and Operations Manager salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $38.16 ($79,370 a year).

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

No: $79,370 against $105,800 nationally, 25% less.

Where does Kentucky rank for general and operations manager pay?

Kentucky ranks 49 of 51 states.

Which city in Kentucky pays general and operations managers the most?

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $100,700 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.