General Manager Airport Operations Salary in the United States

How much does a General Manager Airport Operations make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Manager Airport Operations in the United States is $190,419 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $92.

However, a General Manager Airport Operations's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $225,520
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $173,094 to $208,792
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $157,320
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General Manager Airport Operations Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $208,792 $17,399 $4,015 $100
Average $190,419 $15,868 $3,662 $92
25th Percentile $173,094 $14,425 $3,329 $83
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Key Factors That Influence General Manager Airport Operations Salaries

A General Manager Airport Operations's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects General Manager Airport Operations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General Manager Airport Operations's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $122,024
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $156,422
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $191,622
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $219,080
  • Expert (over 8 years): $256,833
Levels Salary
Plant Sup... Level General Manager Airport Operations$122,024
Plant Ope... Level General Manager Airport Operations$156,422
General M... Level General Manager Airport Operations$191,622
Plant Gen... Level General Manager Airport Operations$219,080
Multi Pla... Level General Manager Airport Operations$256,833
$122,024 0 yr
$156,422 < 2 yrs
$191,622 2-4 yrs
$219,080 5-8 yrs
$256,833 > 8 yrs
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How Do General Manager Airport Operations Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract General Manager Airport Operations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $210,832.
  • California: $210,032.
  • Massachusetts: $207,233.

Top Paying Cities for General Manager Airport Operations

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $240,175
  • San Francisco: $237,546
  • Oakland: $232,540

What Skills Can Increase a General Manager Airport Operations's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.9% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.95% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
  • Production Schedule (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Is a project plan of how the production budget will be spent over a given timescale, for every phase of a business project.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.9%
Purchasing 1.95%
Production Schedule 1.2%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a General Manager Airport Operations's salary.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Cost Reduction: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Supply Chain
 $196,132
3%
Cost Reduction
 $194,227
2%
Decision Making
 $194,227
2%
Alignment
 $194,227
2%
Food Safety
 $194,227
2%
Strategic Planning
 $194,227
2%
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General Manager Airport Operations Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For General Manager Airport Operations roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, General Manager Airport Operations positions in Retail & Wholesale or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view General Manager Airport Operations as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a General Manager Airport Operations

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$228,503$110.020%
Energy & Utilities$228,503$110.020%
Financial Services$228,503$110.020%
Healthcare$228,503$110.020%
Pharmaceuticals$228,503$110.020%

How Education impacts a General Manager Airport Operations's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many General Manager Airport Operations enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a General Manager Airport Operations with a Bachelor's Degree is between $188,137 and $202,814).

General Manager Airport Operations Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for General Manager Airport Operations
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 18.9%
Associates 8.0%
Bachelors 44.0%
Masters 26.9%
Doctorate 0.9%
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General Manager Airport Operations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General Manager Airport Operations's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$173,094
Average $190,419/year
$208,792
$14,425
Average $15,868/month
$17,399
$3,329
Average $3,662/week
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$83
Average $92/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $208,792 $17,399 $4,015 $100
Average $190,419 $15,868 $3,662 $92
25th Percentile $173,094 $14,425 $3,329 $83

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Salary Trends for General Manager Airport Operations

Salaries for a General Manager Airport Operations can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $165,131 in 2023 to around $158,070 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of General Manager Airport Operations salary trends, .

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$160,819
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2024 $160,819
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