General and Operations Managers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for general and operations managers is $38.16 an hour ($79,370 a year). About 52,100 people work in this job there.
That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($105,770). Kentucky ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for general and operations managers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.47 | $40,500 |
| 25% of workers | $25.87 | $53,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.16 | $79,370 |
| 75% of workers | $59.96 | $124,710 |
| 90% of workers | $85.01 | $176,820 |
General and Operations Managers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $89,140 | 16,830 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $80,440 | 8,100 |
| Elizabethtown | $76,770 | 1,420 |
| Paducah | $75,470 | 1,440 |
| Owensboro | $73,460 | 1,200 |
| Bowling Green | $71,170 | 2,010 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for general and operations managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 285,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $179,530 |
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