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DATA PROFILE · 2024

General and Operations Managers salary in North Carolina

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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$99,190
Mean annual$125,540
Range (10th to 90th)$46,290 to $230,080
North Carolina employment72,250
State vs national-6.0% vs national

Salary distribution

Where North Carolina general and operations managers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$46,29025TH$64,450MEDIAN$99,19075TH$158,46090TH$230,080

The middle 50% of workers earn between $64,450 and $158,460, with a median of $99,190.

Real disclosed salaries

General and Operations Managers in North Carolina: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 33 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $141,000. 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 — entry6$65,000
Level II — qualified9$101,100
Level III — experienced9$158,000
Level IV — fully competent6$206,000

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Cisco Systems, Inc.Leader Business Operations2$164,200
INTERNATIONAL UNITED SOLUTIONS LLCDirector of Business Operations2$101,100
SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.Senior Director - Customer Lifecycle Management2$164,800
WeDriveU, Inc.General Manager2$206,000
Alamance Foods, Inc.Operations Manager2$67,500
Aerospace Lighting CorporationDirector, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Systems1$176,000
Elite Construction Holdings LLCOperations Manager1$60,715
Credit Karma, LLCBusiness Operations and Strategy Associate Director1$210,000
Neovia Logistics Services LLCSenior Implementation Manager1$158,000
WIPRO LIMITEDAccount Delivery Head (ADH) L21$123,240

Recent sample filings

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

  • Director, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Systems at Aerospace Lighting Corporation
    $176,000
    Winston-SalemDecided Nov 20, 2025I-200-25317-403772
  • Operations Manager at Elite Construction Holdings LLC
    $60,715
    RaleighDecided Nov 14, 2025I-203-25310-381631
  • Business Operations and Strategy Associate Director at Credit Karma, LLC
    $210,000
    CharlotteDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-374866
  • Senior Implementation Manager at Neovia Logistics Services LLC
    $158,000
    AdvanceWage Level IIIDecided Sep 15, 2025I-200-25251-293442
  • Account Delivery Head (ADH) L2 at WIPRO LIMITED
    $123,240
    Winston SalemWage Level IIIDecided Sep 12, 2025I-200-25249-291561
  • Leader Business Operations at Cisco Systems, Inc.
    $147,100
    Research Triangle ParkWage Level IIIDecided Sep 4, 2025I-200-25239-271306
  • ASSOCIATE VP - OPERATIONS at VM GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC
    $70,000
    WINSTON-SALEMWage Level IDecided Aug 28, 2025I-200-25233-258913
  • Strategy & Planning Executive (017040.002133) at WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
    $207,900
    CharlotteWage Level IVDecided Aug 1, 2025I-203-25206-201920

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 North Carolina

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 North Carolina

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 11 certified offers. The most common variant is Operations Manager at a median of $62,858.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Operations ManagerAlamance Foods, Inc.4$62,858
General ManagerWeDriveU, Inc.4$168,000
Director, Manufacturing & Supply Chain SystemsAerospace Lighting Corporation3$179,338

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

Pay by industry

General and Operations Managers in North Carolina, by industry

Median offered wage across 30 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $149,500.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesINTERNATIONAL UNITED SOLUTIONS LLC10$149,500
ManufacturingCisco Systems, Inc.8$164,800
Technology and softwareWIPRO LIMITED4$112,164
Finance and insuranceWELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.2$172,200
Transportation and logisticsWeDriveU, Inc.2$206,000
HealthcareSmaBio Labs Services2$135,000
Retail and wholesaleAC Hydraulic Inc.1$130,000
EducationFirst XI Football LLC1$60,466

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, North Carolina2023 to 2024
$104,5702023$99,1902024

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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Top metros in North Carolina

Metro-level salary data for general and operations managers in major North Carolina metropolitan areas.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for General and Operations Managers in North Carolina?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for General and Operations Managers in North Carolina is $99,190.
How does North Carolina compare to the national median for General and Operations Managers?
The North Carolina median is -6.0% versus the BLS national figure of $105,562.
What is the salary range for General and Operations Managers in North Carolina?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $46,290 and the 90th-percentile at $230,080, 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.