General and Operations Managers Salary in Missouri
In Missouri, general and operations managers earn a median $79,300 a year, well below the national median of $105,770 (−25%); the state ranks 50th of 51 states by median. General and Operations Managers earn 66% more than the median across all occupations in Missouri ($47,800). Among neighbouring states, Tennessee, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska and Kentucky pay more (up to $106,970 in Tennessee) and Arkansas pays less (down to $74,050 in Arkansas). Missouri employs 109,020 general and operations managers, 37.1 per 1,000 jobs, the 10th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.65 means the occupation is more concentrated in Missouri than nationally.
Missouri vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Missouri | Hourly | $20.41 | $26.37 | $38.12 | $59.30 | $90.78 | $49.33 | 109,020 | 37.13 | 1.65 |
| Annual | $42,460 | $54,850 | $79,300 | $123,340 | $188,820 | $102,610 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $24.08 | $34.77 | $50.85 | $80.42 | $121.82 | $64.87 | 3,503,020 | – | – |
| Annual | $50,090 | $72,320 | $105,770 | $167,280 | $253,390 | $134,940 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 50th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 10th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.65
- Jobs per 1,000
- 37.13
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Missouri's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Missouri
7 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Missouri publish a row for general and operations managers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $44.78 | $93,140 | $45,690 | $210,790 | 46,410 | 34.60 | 1.54 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $43.51 | $90,490 | $47,080 | $219,230 | 31,080 | 28.35 | 1.26 |
| Springfield, MO | $36.68 | $76,290 | $40,140 | $166,580 | 7,300 | 32.73 | 1.45 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $36.62 | $76,170 | $39,520 | $169,400 | 2,280 | 28.38 | 1.26 |
| Columbia, MO | $36.26 | $75,410 | $38,900 | $167,640 | 3,440 | 31.96 | 1.42 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $35.96 | $74,790 | $39,830 | $165,630 | 1,450 | 32.50 | 1.44 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $35.85 | $74,570 | $39,090 | $173,240 | 1,510 | 27.78 | 1.23 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $32.42 | $67,430 | $36,960 | $139,140 | 3,760 | 35.35 | 1.57 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $31.25 | $65,000 | $37,440 | $142,100 | 5,490 | 35.43 | 1.57 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $31.09 | $64,670 | $37,590 | $147,970 | 5,740 | 34.87 | 1.55 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $29.47 | $61,300 | $36,090 | $130,020 | 3,160 | 39.71 | 1.76 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $38.12 | $79,300 | 109,020 | 1.65 |
| Arkansas | $35.60 | $74,050 | 34,570 | 1.18 |
| Iowa | $42.16 | $87,690 | 30,760 | 0.88 |
| Illinois | $49.80 | $103,570 | 171,300 | 1.25 |
| Kansas | $44.63 | $92,840 | 24,660 | 0.76 |
| Kentucky | $38.16 | $79,370 | 52,100 | 1.16 |
| Nebraska | $40.91 | $85,090 | 24,030 | 1.04 |
| Oklahoma | $43.48 | $90,430 | 43,890 | 1.14 |
| Tennessee | $51.43 | $106,970 | 63,720 | 0.86 |
See the national page for General and Operations Managers (every state ranked) and the Missouri wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Missouri estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.