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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 Interests | ECS |
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 Cluster | Business, Management & Administration (Negocio, gerencia y administración) |
Major Occupational Group | Management |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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