How exposed are General and Operations Managers to AI?
General and Operations Managers score 62 out of 100 (High) on the AIRRBridge AI exposure scale, built from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Projections 2025–35 and O*NET task data. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change. It is not a forecast of job loss.
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.
How this score is built
| BLS AI exposure: High | The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rates this occupation's relative exposure to AI as high. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, and BLS notes it does not imply job loss. | 62.5 |
|---|---|---|
| O*NET task mix | Not applied. This occupation's score uses the BLS level and the BLS finding alone. | Not applied |
| Score | Kept between 5 and 95. Low is under 25, Moderate 25 to 49, High 50 to 74, Very high 75 and up. | 62.5 |
Job outlook
| Median annual pay | $105,770 |
|---|---|
| Projected employment change, 2025 to 2035 | +5.0% |
| Openings per year, on average | about 285,000 |
| Typical education to enter | Bachelor's degree |
| Related work experience | 5 years or more |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35.
Common questions
How will AI affect General and Operations Managers?
AIRRBridge rates General and Operations Managers at 62 out of 100 (High) for AI exposure. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, not whether the job will disappear. BLS projects employment in this occupation to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035, with about 285,000 openings a year.
How much do General and Operations Managers make?
BLS reports a median annual pay of $105,770 for this occupation.
What education do General and Operations Managers need?
BLS lists a bachelor's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation.
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Check my risk freeO*NET-SOC 11-1021.00 · O*NET 30.2 data, scored October 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35. Includes information from the O*NET Database by USDOL/ETA, used under CC BY 4.0, modified by AIRRBridge. Scores are estimates for information only, not career advice.