General and Operations Managers

Low Risk
36%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
39%
(Low Risk)
POLLING
32%
(Low Risk)
Average: 36%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
5.8%
by year 2033
WAGES
$101,280
or $48.69 per hour
Volume
3,507,810
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
7.4/10

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Calculated automation risk

39% (Low Risk)

Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Persuasion

  • Negotiation

  • Originality

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

User poll

32% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 39% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that General and Operations Managers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?






Sentiment

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Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'General and Operations Managers' job openings is expected to rise 5.8% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'General and Operations Managers' was $101,280, or $48 per hour

'General and Operations Managers' were paid 110.7% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 3,507,810 people employed as 'General and Operations Managers' within the United States.

This represents around 2.3% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 43 people are employed as 'General and Operations Managers'.

Job description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. 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. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

SOC Code: 11-1021.00

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Comments

Daniel (No chance) 6 months ago
Operations Manager field requires human pattern skills.. so obviously AI don't have those stuffs.. no risk and no rush for humans about the fear of AI replacement.
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Zy Chew (No chance) 1 year ago
Ample use of human interaction to which the robots have no chance to even understand at all! Hence, no chance! :D
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Milo (No chance) 3 years ago
This job requires more than just theoretical knowledge. I think a AGI can replace this job, but then again, AGI can replace most jobs. So I think, the experience required to be a plant manager and the human element is not easily replaceable (at least for this generation of workers).
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Evandro Martins (No chance) 4 years ago
I believe that General Managers hold experience, knowledge and certain business acumen that and AI cannot match.
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Fili (Low) 4 years ago
Not a chance require many quick response
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