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DATA PROFILE · 2024

General and Operations Managers salary in South Carolina

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+33%offers
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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$99,340
Mean annual$118,180
Range (10th to 90th)$49,760 to $210,560
South Carolina employment39,170
State vs national-5.9% vs national

Salary distribution

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

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$49,76025TH$66,730MEDIAN$99,34075TH$148,69090TH$210,560

The middle 50% of workers earn between $66,730 and $148,690, with a median of $99,340.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 14 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $87,500. 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 — entry1$60,466
Level II — qualified6$75,000
Level III — experienced1$140,000
Level IV — fully competent4$193,159

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Myrtle Beach Seafood II LLCBusiness Administrator2$72,800
Noonan IncGeneral Manager1$90,000
IP Biomass Inc.Senior Project Manager1$135,000
Stanadyne Operating Company LLCPlant Manager1$215,000
FOCUS BRANDS USA LLCOperations Manager1$75,000
SPROUT COMPANY INC.OPERATIONS AND STRATEGY CONSULTANT1$145,600
GANDHI LLCOffice General Manager1$60,466
Cooper Power Systems, LLCOperations Manager1$171,317
Gerber Childrenswear LLCOperations Planner - Manager1$85,000
Tani Hospitality, LLCGeneral Manager1$84,100

Recent sample filings

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

  • General Manager at Noonan Inc
    $90,000
    SpartanburgDecided Nov 18, 2025I-203-25314-392111
  • Senior Project Manager at IP Biomass Inc.
    $135,000
    AllendaleDecided Nov 14, 2025I-201-25309-375461
  • Plant Manager at Stanadyne Operating Company LLC
    $215,000
    BlythewoodWage Level IVDecided Jul 17, 2025I-200-25191-164712
  • Operations Manager at FOCUS BRANDS USA LLC
    $75,000
    GaffneyWage Level IIDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25170-110986
  • OPERATIONS AND STRATEGY CONSULTANT at SPROUT COMPANY INC.
    $145,600
    CHARLESTONWage Level IVDecided Jun 18, 2025I-203-25162-079183
  • Business Administrator at Myrtle Beach Seafood II LLC
    $72,800
    North Myrtle BeachWage Level IIDecided Jun 17, 2025I-200-25161-073865
  • Operations Administrator at Myrtle Beach Seafood II LLC
    $72,800
    North Myrtle BeachWage Level IIDecided Jun 17, 2025I-200-25161-073553
  • Office General Manager at GANDHI LLC
    $60,466
    LANCASTERWage Level IDecided May 30, 2025I-200-25142-007055

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 South 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.

Pay by industry

General and Operations Managers in South Carolina, by industry

Median offered wage across 9 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $171,317.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
ManufacturingNoonan Inc5$171,317
Retail and wholesaleFOCUS BRANDS USA LLC2$80,000
HealthcareGANDHI LLC1$60,466
Media and entertainmentClubMX Inc1$75,000

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, South Carolina2023 to 2024
$90,3102023$99,3402024

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 South Carolina?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for General and Operations Managers in South Carolina is $99,340.
How does South Carolina compare to the national median for General and Operations Managers?
The South Carolina median is -5.9% versus the BLS national figure of $105,562.
What is the salary range for General and Operations Managers in South Carolina?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $49,760 and the 90th-percentile at $210,560, 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.