General and Operations Managers

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
38%
risk level
POLLING
30%
Based on 163 votes
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
6.7%
by 2031
WAGES
$98,100
or $47.16 hourly
VOLUME
3,376,680
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
7.2/10

Automation risk

38% (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 very important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Social Perceptiveness

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

  • Negotiation

  • Persuasion

  • Originality

User poll

30% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted that there is a small chance this occupation will be replaced. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 38% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that this occupation will be replaced by robots or AI in the next 20 years?






Growth

Fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'General and Operations Managers' job openings is expected to rise 6.7% by 2031

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'General and Operations Managers' was $98,100, or $47.16 per hour

'General and Operations Managers' were paid 111.8% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 3,376,680 people employed as General and Operations Managers within the United States.

This represents around 2.28% 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

Milo (No chance) says
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).
Mar 21, 2021 at 06:05 PM
Evandro Martins (No chance) says
I believe that General Managers hold experience, knowledge and certain business acumen that and AI cannot match.
Jun 22, 2020 at 02:04 PM
Fili (Small chance) says
Not a chance require many quick response
Mar 17, 2020 at 07:10 PM

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