General and Operations Managers, San Jose
$163,860
BLS OEWS median annual wage in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Middle half of wages roughly $102,330 to $245,630.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +54.9%
- US median
- $105,770
- Metro RPP
- 110.4
- Middle half
- $102,330 to $245,630
- OEWS employment
- 17,230
- SOC
- 11-1021
General and Operations Managers in San Jose pay a median $163,860 (May 2025), 54.9% above the US median of $105,770. At local prices (RPP 110.4), that median buys about what $148,424 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$163,860 in San Jose buys about what $148,424 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 110.4, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 211.9 vs all-items 110.4 (US = 100, 2024).
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General and Operations Managers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $163,860 | $102,330 to $245,630 | 110.4 |
| Urban Honolulu | $113,940 | $76,400 to $157,850 | 111 |
| San Francisco | $149,990 | $98,890 to $220,200 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $96,150 | $61,580 to $143,850 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for General and Operations Managers in San Jose?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for General and Operations Managers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is $163,860.
- How does San Jose pay compare to the US median for General and Operations Managers?
- Local median pay is 54.9% above the national OEWS median of $105,770.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for San Jose is 110.4 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $163,860 has about the same purchasing power as $148,424 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.