General and Operations Managers Salary in Ohio
General and Operations Managers in Ohio have a median of $97,700 a year, below the national $105,770 (−8%); the state ranks 40th of 51 states by median. General and Operations Managers earn 98% more than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Michigan pay more (up to $108,170 in Indiana) and West Virginia and Kentucky pay less (down to $79,370 in Kentucky). Ohio employs 153,160 general and operations managers, 27.6 per 1,000 jobs, the 7th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.22 means the occupation is more concentrated in Ohio than nationally.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $22.79 | $30.23 | $46.97 | $73.71 | $104.02 | $57.90 | 153,160 | 27.60 | 1.22 |
| Annual | $47,400 | $62,880 | $97,700 | $153,310 | $216,360 | $120,420 | ||||
| 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
- 40th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 7th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.22
- Jobs per 1,000
- 27.60
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio'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 Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $49.32 | $102,590 | $50,440 | $221,270 | 29,070 | 26.30 | 1.17 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48.40 | $100,670 | $49,550 | $222,520 | 29,330 | 26.64 | 1.18 |
| Akron, OH | $47.28 | $98,340 | $48,110 | $215,300 | 9,010 | 28.20 | 1.25 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $47.13 | $98,030 | $45,980 | $218,010 | 10,180 | 27.32 | 1.21 |
| Cleveland, OH | $47.00 | $97,750 | $48,140 | $217,290 | 29,510 | 28.62 | 1.27 |
| Toledo, OH | $45.73 | $95,120 | $46,450 | $210,400 | 7,320 | 25.13 | 1.12 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $39.77 | $82,720 | $44,410 | $196,710 | 4,510 | 27.68 | 1.23 |
| Sandusky, OH | $39.32 | $81,790 | $45,070 | $194,010 | 1,380 | 27.61 | 1.23 |
| Lima, OH | $38.81 | $80,720 | $43,760 | $179,990 | 1,210 | 24.22 | 1.08 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $38.67 | $80,440 | $44,870 | $167,990 | 1,510 | 26.01 | 1.15 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $38.49 | $80,050 | $43,450 | $199,480 | 4,480 | 27.95 | 1.24 |
| Mansfield, OH | $38.25 | $79,560 | $41,320 | $174,820 | 1,210 | 24.91 | 1.11 |
| Springfield, OH | $38.22 | $79,490 | $44,600 | $178,760 | 1,120 | 24.37 | 1.08 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $37.97 | $78,970 | $44,100 | $170,240 | 880 | 24.22 | 1.07 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $37.19 | $77,350 | $41,330 | $168,240 | 3,310 | 23.49 | 1.04 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $41.61 | $86,540 | $44,120 | $195,780 | 3,560 | 26.11 | 1.16 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $39.31 | $81,770 | $43,820 | $185,940 | 6,460 | 26.15 | 1.16 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $39.13 | $81,400 | $44,190 | $170,010 | 3,770 | 23.11 | 1.03 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $39.03 | $81,180 | $43,230 | $195,310 | 6,120 | 24.51 | 1.09 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $46.97 | $97,700 | 153,160 | 1.22 |
| Indiana | $52.01 | $108,170 | 47,180 | 0.65 |
| Kentucky | $38.16 | $79,370 | 52,100 | 1.16 |
| Michigan | $47.85 | $99,530 | 85,860 | 0.87 |
| Pennsylvania | $49.58 | $103,130 | 172,010 | 1.26 |
| West Virginia | $39.66 | $82,500 | 15,300 | 0.97 |
See the national page for General and Operations Managers (every state ranked) and the Ohio 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 Ohio 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.