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General and Operations Managers salary in Arizona

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$90,000
Mean annual$120,180
Range (10th to 90th)$46,820 to $211,950
Arizona employment100,340
State vs national-14.7% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Arizona general and operations managers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$46,82025TH$61,470MEDIAN$90,00075TH$136,80090TH$211,950

The middle 50% of workers earn between $61,470 and $136,800, with a median of $90,000.

Real disclosed salaries

General and Operations Managers in Arizona: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 36 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $117,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry8$65,000
Level II — qualified6$88,715
Level III — experienced8$130,000
Level IV — fully competent8$198,800

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for General and Operations Managers in Arizona. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
ASARCO LLCControl Room Supervisor5$117,000
American Airlines, Inc.Director, Payment Strategy2$158,946
S&S K4va LLCDirector of Business Development2$85,990
PK Financial LLCGeneral Manager2$65,000
DBM Vircon Services (USA) IncProgram Manager2$130,000
Trigg Minerals (USA) LLCChief Operations Officer1$90,064
Gowan Company, LLCHead of Asia Pacific1$169,950
Schlam Americas IncVice President, Global Products1$155,000
Breaking BarrierZ LLCManager, Business Development and Operations1$54,371
Xero Linear Lighting Systems LLCOperations Manager1$125,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Chief Operations Officer at Trigg Minerals (USA) LLC
    $90,064
    KingmanDecided Dec 23, 2025I-203-25350-485361
  • Head of Asia Pacific at Gowan Company, LLC
    $169,950
    YumaDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-465025
  • Vice President, Global Products at Schlam Americas Inc
    $155,000
    TucsonDecided Dec 15, 2025I-203-25342-463733
  • Control Room Supervisor at ASARCO LLC
    $117,000
    MesaDecided Dec 1, 2025I-203-25325-428034
  • Control Room Supervisor at ASARCO LLC
    $117,000
    KearnyDecided Dec 1, 2025I-201-25325-429083
  • Control Room Supervisor at ASARCO LLC
    $117,000
    MesaDecided Nov 17, 2025I-203-25311-389016
  • Manager, Business Development and Operations at Breaking BarrierZ LLC
    $54,371
    PhoenixWage Level IDecided Sep 8, 2025I-200-25241-277890
  • Operations Manager at Xero Linear Lighting Systems LLC
    $125,000
    ScottsdaleWage Level IIIDecided Aug 29, 2025I-203-25234-261306

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

General and Operations Managers pay by experience level in Arizona

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

General and Operations Managers specialties in Arizona

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 15 certified offers. The most common variant is Manager, Business Development and Operations at a median of $115,292.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Manager, Business Development and OperationsBreaking BarrierZ LLC5$115,292
General ManagerPK Financial LLC4$118,250
Control Room SupervisorASARCO LLC3$117,000
Operations ManagerXero Linear Lighting Systems LLC3$125,000

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

General and Operations Managers in Arizona, by industry

Median offered wage across 31 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Energy and utilities leads with a median of $117,000.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Energy and utilitiesASARCO LLC6$117,000
ManufacturingGowan Company, LLC6$140,000
Retail and wholesaleHims, Inc.6$150,100
Professional servicesDBM Vircon Services (USA) Inc4$125,000
EducationBreaking BarrierZ LLC2$72,761
Transportation and logisticsAmerican Airlines, Inc.2$158,946
Finance and insurancePK Financial LLC2$65,000
Government and public sectorVertex Education LLC2$135,000
HealthcareDriven Project1$65,000

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Arizona over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Arizona2023 to 2024
$85,0702023$90,0002024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Monitoring

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.

  2. 02

    Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.

  3. 03

    Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations.

  4. 04

    Set prices or credit terms for goods or services, based on forecasts of customer demand.

  5. 05

    Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.

  6. 06

    Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.

  7. 07

    Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

  8. 08

    Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+4.4%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for General and Operations Managers in Arizona?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Arizona is $90,000.
How does Arizona compare to the national median for General and Operations Managers?
The Arizona median is -14.7% versus the BLS national figure of $105,562.
What is the salary range for General and Operations Managers in Arizona?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $46,820 and the 90th-percentile at $211,950, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is General and Operations Managers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.4% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for General and Operations Managers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.