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General and Operations Managers in The United States

(Gerentes generales y de operaciones)

General and Operations Managers -- Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of companies or public and private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Includes owners and managers who head small business establishments whose duties are primarily managerial.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)11-1021.00
Career InterestsECS
Minimum education required(Bachelor)
Bachelor's degree
Minimum work experience required(5 years)
5 years or more
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.69 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)2,376,400
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)2,541,400
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)230,000
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$45,050
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$123,030
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)>$208,000
Career ClusterBusiness, Management & Administration
(Negocio, gerencia y administración)
Major Occupational GroupManagement

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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.


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