Operations Manager (Electrical Contractor)
B1-06B1 Construction electrical · Top level · O*NET 11-1021.00
- Texas median
whole occupation, 2025 - $103,230
- work over
40 h a week - 70%
- load index
from O*NET data - 1.8/5
- Texas jobs
2024 to 2034 - +14.5%
Pay
This level's pay
No headline for this level: records that name this level: only 8 H-1B filings (headline needs 30 or more). The records are listed below with their year and size; the occupation-wide figure further down is for all experience levels.
- H-1B filings, n = 8, TX+AZ, 8 filings, 2026: $102,390 a year (median of 8 H-1B filings), SOC 11-1021 and job title contains every word of 'Operations Manager', TX+AZ, effective 2026-06-30 source
All pay records and context (3)
- H-1B filings, n = 8, TX+AZ, 8 filings, 2026: $102,390 a year (median of 8 H-1B filings), SOC 11-1021 and job title contains every word of 'Operations Manager', TX+AZ, effective 2026-06-30 source
- DOL prevailing-wage levels I-IV for the whole occupation (wage tiers set by DOL, not job titles or seniority): Level I $66,000 · Level II $105,600 · Level III $144,000 · Level IV $197,200 (59 filings, TX) Base wages offered on H-1B/E-3 Labor Condition Applications (TX and AZ, FY2026 Q1-Q3); covers only employers who filed. source
- DOL prevailing-wage levels I-IV for the whole occupation (wage tiers set by DOL, not job titles or seniority): Level I $52,000 · Level II $117,000 · Level III $123,756 · Level IV $170,000 (11 filings, AZ) Base wages offered on H-1B/E-3 Labor Condition Applications (TX and AZ, FY2026 Q1-Q3); covers only employers who filed. source
Whole occupation: all General and Operations Managers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
- Series OEUS480000000000011102113 (median), Texas, May 2025, read 2026-10-03
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
- Based on an estimated 431,310 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000011102101).
BLS OEWS May 2025
- Series OEUS480000000000011102113 (median), Texas, May 2025, read 2026-10-03
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
- Based on an estimated 431,310 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000011102101).
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all General and Operations Managers, not level-specific TWC, BLS
- Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections (via Projections Central) 2024-2034, Texas, read 2026-10-03
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034, United States, read 2026-10-03
TWC, BLS
- Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections (via Projections Central) 2024-2034, Texas, read 2026-10-03
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034, United States, read 2026-10-03
- Texas
- +14.5% jobs · about 43,030 openings a year (443,260 jobs in 2024)
- United States
- +4.4% jobs · about 308,700 openings a year (3,712,900 jobs in 2024)
Openings include people retiring or changing jobs, not only growth.
Hours O*NET 31.0
- Duration of Typical Work Week (4.C.3.d.8), O*NET Work Context, data 08/2023, n = 22 respondents, O*NET OnLine
O*NET 31.0
- Duration of Typical Work Week (4.C.3.d.8), O*NET Work Context, data 08/2023, n = 22 respondents, O*NET OnLine
Schedule: regular 84% · irregular 16% · seasonal 0%
Physical load 1.8 of 5, our index from O*NET Method
- Engineer Tsai index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.94, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.66, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
- O*NET OnLine
Method
- Engineer Tsai index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.94, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.66, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
- O*NET OnLine
Body
- Standing2.9
- Walking or running2.53
- Bending or twisting1.96
- Kneeling or crawling1.78
- Climbing ladders1.32
- Keeping balance1.17
Exposure
- Outdoors, all weather2.93
- Very hot or cold2.33
- Hazardous equipment1.36
- Hazardous conditions1.34
- High places1.31
- Cramped space1.19
- Protective gear1.18
Getting in
- License
- Electrical Contractor (TDLR, business license): Held by the business, not the person: the business needs a Master Electrician of record, insurance and a TDLR contractor license. Listed for context.
TDLR
- TDLR: Apply for a New Electrical Contractor License, read 2026-10-01
- Degree
- 28% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
- Experience
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years of related experience is the most common answer (24% of workers).
O*NET
- O*NET Related Work Experience, General and Operations Managers, O*NET OnLine
- Preparation
- Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Why this level
- Top: SOC 11-1021 is in SOC 2018 minor group 11-1000 Top Executives. Rung 6 of 6 on 'Construction electrical'.
Moves to the side 7
- M Administrative Manager O*NET lists Administrative Services Managers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.94.
- I4 Production Manager O*NET lists Industrial Production Managers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.91.
- M Chief Executive Officer O*NET lists Chief Executives as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.89.
- R1 Facilities Manager O*NET lists Facilities Managers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.85.
What the work is 6 core tasks
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.
- Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
- Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
- Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers.
Core tasks ranked by O*NET task Importance (IM, 1-5), top 6.
Top skills
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Social Perceptiveness
Sources (5)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, Texas, series OEUS480000000000011102113, read 2026-10-03
- Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections (via Projections Central) 2024-2034, Texas, read 2026-10-03
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034, United States, read 2026-10-03
- O*NET 31.0 Database (August 2026), 11-1021.00 General and Operations Managers, read 2026-10-03
- TDLR: Apply for a New Electrical Contractor License, read 2026-10-01
This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Engineer Tsai has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. CC BY 4.0 · O*NET license
Pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Base pay; excludes overtime. Outlook: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (United States) and Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections 2024-2034, read through Projections Central.
