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General and Operations Managers salary in Wisconsin

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 June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

General and Operations Managers in Wisconsin. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$118,730
Mean annual$140,350
Range (10th to 90th)$59,540 to $247,560
Wisconsin employment36,910
State vs national+9.2% vs national

Salary distribution

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

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$59,54025TH$79,360MEDIAN$118,73075TH$171,13090TH$247,560

The middle 50% of workers earn between $79,360 and $171,130, with a median of $118,730.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 13 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $101,483. 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 — entry4$66,160
Level II — qualified6$101,483
Level IV — fully competent3$240,000

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Om Investments LLCOperations Manager4$101,483
Aunt Bertha, a Public Benefit CompanySr. Director, Software Engineering1$240,000
BBEB LLCDirector of Operations1$58,000
Festival Fun Parks LLCGeneral Manager1$158,829
HIMGIRI LLCMANAGER1$95,181
HSS Systems, LLCManager, DRT Operations1$106,933
Krishna Restaurant LLCOperations Manager1$75,000
Leading Change, Inc.Director of Operations & Engagement1$72,000
Newark RX LLCPharmacy Operations Manager1$60,320
Power Test, LLCGeneral Manager, Aftermarket1$240,000

Recent sample filings

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

  • Manager, DRT Operations at HSS Systems, LLC
    $106,933
    FitchburgWage Level IIDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-724942
  • General Manager at Festival Fun Parks LLC
    $158,829
    Wisconsin DellsWage Level IVDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-495077
  • Director of Operations & Engagement at Leading Change, Inc.
    $72,000
    MadisonWage Level IDecided Jul 18, 2025I-200-25192-170304
  • Operations Manager at Om Investments LLC
    $101,483
    WisconsinWage Level IIDecided Jun 27, 2025I-200-25173-118693
  • Operations Manager at Om Investments LLC
    $101,483
    AppletonWage Level IIDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25170-110921
  • Operations Manager at Om Investments LLC
    $101,483
    AppletonWage Level IIDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25169-105476
  • Management Analyst at Om Investments LLC
    $101,483
    AppletonWage Level IIDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25169-105420
  • Director of Operations at BBEB LLC
    $58,000
    Ellison BayWage Level IDecided Jun 17, 2025I-200-25161-075447

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.

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By seniority

General and Operations Managers pay by experience level in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin, by industry

Median offered wage across 7 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $77,750.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Retail and wholesaleHIMGIRI LLC2$77,750
EducationLeading Change, Inc.1$72,000
Government and public sectorAunt Bertha, a Public Benefit Company1$240,000
ManufacturingPower Test, LLC1$240,000
Media and entertainmentFestival Fun Parks LLC1$158,829
Professional servicesHSS Systems, LLC1$106,933

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

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Wisconsin over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Wisconsin2023 to 2025
$117,0702023$113,1702024$118,7302025

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 Wisconsin?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Wisconsin is $118,730.
How does Wisconsin compare to the national median for General and Operations Managers?
The Wisconsin median is +9.2% versus the BLS national figure of $108,749.
What is the salary range for General and Operations Managers in Wisconsin?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $59,540 and the 90th-percentile at $247,560, 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.