What is the median salary for General and Operations Managers in New Jersey?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for General and Operations Managers in New Jersey is $149,990.

How does New Jersey compare to the national median for General and Operations Managers?

The New Jersey median is +42.1% versus the BLS national figure of $105,562.

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.

General and Operations Managers Salary in New Jersey

Median annual$149,990

Mean annual$182,010

Range (10th to 90th)Not published

New Jersey employment63,940

State vs national+42.1% vs national

Salary distribution

Where New Jersey general and operations managers fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

Real disclosed salaries

General and Operations Managers in New Jersey: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 112 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $101,421. 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.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	54	$76,128
Level II — qualified	21	$130,000
Level III — experienced	12	$200,000
Level IV — fully competent	12	$246,000

Top employers filing for this role

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

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
JOUN WORLD TRAVEL LLC	Tour Operations Manager	4	$76,128
Solar Landscape LLC	Director, Business Operations	3	$200,000
SIYA 999 LLC	Restaurant - Business Manager	3	$76,128
Zoetis, Inc.	Director, Global Strategy	2	$237,318
WIPRO LIMITED	Practice Delivery Lead L1	2	$100,943
Confido Health Inc.	Customer Success Manager	2	$90,000
Sefam Inc	Operations Manager	2	$76,129
Yama Seafood, INC.	Ecommerce Systems and Operations Manager	2	$76,128
Morasha Olami, Inc.	Managing Director of Latin America, France, Spain, Germany	2	$233,397
BURRITO BOWL LLC	Operations Manager	2	$76,128

Recent sample filings

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

Operations Manager at Starr'd Athletics, LLC
$78,000
Mendham TownshipDecided Dec 30, 2025I-202-25356-502685
Strategic Partnership Director at FinFit Ops LLC
$200,000
HobokenDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25343-469208
Operations Manager at Merit SI Technologies, LLC
$91,000
SomervilleDecided Dec 9, 2025I-200-25336-452010
Director, Product Management, Compliance SME at NICE Systems, Inc
$195,000
HobokenDecided Nov 24, 2025I-203-25321-413016
Operations Manager at East West Hauling, Inc.
$131,934
HarrisonDecided Nov 20, 2025I-200-25317-406044
Director of Fulfillment Operations at Nimble Robotics, Inc.
$200,000
BurlingtonDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25314-394637
Operations Manager: Cost Center Lead at Southern Graphic Systems, LLC
$113,000
Scotch PlainsDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25310-383140
Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Manager at CX Management Services Inc.
$132,000
Jersey CityDecided Nov 14, 2025I-203-25309-373990

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 New Jersey

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.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

General and Operations Managers specialties in New Jersey

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 43 certified offers. The most common variant is Operations Manager at a median of $86,549.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
Operations Manager	Sefam Inc	17	$86,549
Director, Business Operations	Solar Landscape LLC	11	$200,000
Restaurant - Business Manager	SIYA 999 LLC	6	$76,128
General Manager	Edison Hotel Operation LLC	6	$147,590
Office Manager	Lindgren Lindgren Oehm & You LLP	3	$76,960

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

Pay by industry

General and Operations Managers in New Jersey, by industry

Median offered wage across 90 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $80,000.

Industry	Largest employer	Filings	Median offer
Retail and wholesale	Yama Seafood, INC.	17	$80,000
Professional services	Merit SI Technologies, LLC	15	$113,000
Technology and software	WIPRO LIMITED	14	$147,500
Manufacturing	Zoetis, Inc.	13	$179,211
Healthcare	Confido Health Inc.	9	$97,760
Finance and insurance	FinFit Ops LLC	7	$202,600
Media and entertainment	CX Management Services Inc.	6	$118,000
Transportation and logistics	East West Hauling, Inc.	4	$82,680
Energy and utilities	Solar Landscape LLC	3	$200,000
Nonprofit and civic	Morasha Olami, Inc.	2	$233,397

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, New Jersey2023 to 2024

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)

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.
02
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
03
Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations.
04
Set prices or credit terms for goods or services, based on forecasts of customer demand.
05
Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
06
Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
07
Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
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

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BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for General and Operations Managers in New Jersey?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for General and Operations Managers in New Jersey is $149,990.
How does New Jersey compare to the national median for General and Operations Managers?: The New Jersey median is +42.1% versus the BLS national figure of $105,562.
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.