General and Operations Managers pay in Arkansas
$94,780avg. a year
$45.57 an hour · 34,570 employed
General and Operations Managers in Arkansas earn an average of $94,780 a year. That is $40,160 (30%) less than the U.S. average of $134,940. The best-paying metro area is Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $132,440.
$74,050Median pay
$45.57Average hourly
+4%Avg. pay since 2020
#51Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Arkansas metro areas
Average pay for general and operations managers by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
19,730 jobs
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
$132,440
$63.67 an hour
27,010 jobs
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
$108,510
$52.17 an hour
31,630 jobs
Texarkana, TX-AR
$98,140
$47.18 an hour
49,330 jobs
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
$96,670
$46.48 an hour
52,320 jobs
Fort Smith, AR-OK
$90,270
$43.40 an hour
61,470 jobs
Jonesboro, AR
$86,930
$41.79 an hour
71,080 jobs
Hot Springs, AR
$80,330
$38.62 an hour
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General and Operations Managers pay in Arkansas, charted
Pay over time
Arkansas, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Arkansas general and operations managers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Arkansas vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $134,940 | $64.87 |
| Arkansas | $94,780 | $45.57 |
| Texas | $133,280 | $64.08 |
| Tennessee | $132,520 | $63.71 |
| Mississippi | $129,910 | $62.46 |
| Louisiana | $127,120 | $61.11 |
| Oklahoma | $111,630 | $53.67 |
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- Medical and Health Services Managers$101,500
- Marketing Managers$148,230
Average pay, Arkansas, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do general and operations managers make in Arkansas?
The average is $94,780 a year, and the median is $74,050. That is $40,160 (30%) less than the U.S. average of $134,940.
What is the hourly wage in Arkansas?
$45.57 an hour on average; the median is $35.60.
Where in Arkansas do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($132,440), followed by Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR ($108,510). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Hot Springs, AR ($80,330).
How does Arkansas rank?
Arkansas ranks #51 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 11-1021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national general and operations managers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.