General and Operations Managers pay range in Traverse City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $191,990 or more. The middle half of general and operations managers in Traverse City earn between $60,630 and $131,530.
- $47K10th
- $61K25th
- $84KMedian
- $132K75th
- $192K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $106,470 | $8,872 | $51.19 |
| Median | $84,300 | $7,025 | $40.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,630 | $5,052 | $29.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,530 | $10,961 | $63.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
General and Operations Managers pay in Traverse City vs. Michigan and the U.S.
General and operations managers in Traverse City earn 14% less than the Michigan average ($123,610) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($134,940). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $105,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | $106,470 | $84,300 | $46,550 | $191,990 | 1,580 |
| Michigan | $123,610 | $99,530 | $49,380 | $222,810 | 85,860 |
| United States | $134,940 | $105,770 | $50,090 | $253,390 | 3,503,020 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
General and Operations Managers salary after taxes in Traverse City
On the average salary of $106,470, a single filer in Traverse City takes home about $79,453 a year, or $6,621 a month and $3,056 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Traverse City a good place for general and operations managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Traverse City area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.4), so the average $106,470 buys what about $114,028 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Traverse City ($47,470). A typical home costs $421,806, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
General and Operations Managers salary in other Michigan cities
Traverse City ranks 14th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($133,580).
- Ann Arbor$133,580
- Detroit$133,060
- Lansing$129,610
- Grand Rapids$124,180
- Midland$122,260
- Kalamazoo$121,560
- Battle Creek$114,200
- Monroe$111,640
- Jackson$110,550
- Traverse City$106,470
Highest-paying cities for general and operations managers
Trenton, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($216,150).
- Trenton, NJ$216,150
- San Jose, CA$190,310
- New York, NY$189,200
- Bridgeport, CT$181,760
- Boulder, CO$180,640
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
General and Operations Managers salary in Traverse City: questions
How much do general and operations managers make an hour in Traverse City?
$51.19 an hour on average, and $40.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level general and operations managers salary in Traverse City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the general and operations managers take-home pay in Traverse City?
About $79,453 a year ($6,621 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $106,470.
Do general and operations managers earn more in Traverse City than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($134,940).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-1021; area Traverse City, MI (45900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.