General and Operations Managers wage levels in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, a General and Operations Managers job reaches Level III at $145,892 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 11-1021 · OEWS area 26420 · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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The four thresholds

General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
LevelEntriesPer yearPer hour
Level I1$59,447$28.58
Level II2$102,669$49.36
Level III3$145,892$70.14
Level IV4$189,114$90.92

Annual amounts are the hourly rate × 2,080, rounded up to the dollar.

Example

At $165,000 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $189,114 (+$24,114). Estimated odds without a US master's: 59% → 69%.

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What this occupation covers

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.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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