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Average Salary for Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other

SOC 13-1198 · Business and Financial Operations Occupations · 2020 data

The median annual wage for Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other in the United States is $77,420 ($37.22/hr), based on 2020 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $42,180 at the 10th percentile to $135,220 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 1,444,420 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 5.2% since 2019.

Median Annual

$77,420

Mean Annual

$84,290

10th Pct

$42,180

75th Pct

$104,410

Employment

1,444,420

Salary Distribution

$42k
10th
$57k
25th
$77k
Median
$104k
75th
$135k
90th

Highest Paying Metro Areas

Salary by State

State Median Annual
District of Columbia $100,160
Maryland $92,310
Virginia $89,870
Massachusetts $88,440
New York $87,620
Alabama $84,410
Rhode Island $83,550
Delaware $83,510
Illinois $83,300
Connecticut $83,100
New Jersey $82,970
Colorado $82,550
Washington $81,130
Pennsylvania $80,960
California $80,670
Texas $78,940
Alaska $78,750
Arizona $77,300
New Hampshire $75,650
Missouri $75,380
Hawaii $74,810
Oregon $74,040
Ohio $73,690
Kansas $72,710
Michigan $72,670
New Mexico $72,540
Oklahoma $72,540
Wyoming $72,530
Idaho $72,530
North Carolina $72,120
Utah $72,090
Minnesota $71,490
South Carolina $70,420
Georgia $70,420
North Dakota $70,420
Nebraska $69,790
South Dakota $68,280
Indiana $68,280
Vermont $68,260
Iowa $67,820
Maine $67,210
Guam $66,140
Kentucky $66,100
Florida $65,680
Mississippi $65,460
Nevada $64,900
Wisconsin $64,510
West Virginia $63,490
Virgin Islands $62,960
Montana $60,500
Tennessee $60,160
Arkansas $59,280
Louisiana $58,280
Puerto Rico $41,150

Salary by Industry

National median wage for Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other broken down by industry sector, 2020 data.

Industry Median Annual
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing $116,750
Monetary Authorities-Central Bank $108,740
Monetary Authorities-Central Bank $108,740
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing $103,820
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing $103,690
Software Publishers $102,560
Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing $102,420
Nuclear Electric Power Generation $100,830
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing $99,560
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing $99,120
Natural Gas Distribution $98,630
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation $97,230
Publishing Industries (except Internet) $97,180
Hydroelectric Power Generation $96,950
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing $96,630
Computer Systems Design and Related Services $95,910
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers $95,040
Tobacco Manufacturing $94,850
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $94,370
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $94,370
Engineering Services $94,110
Other Pipeline Transportation $93,950
Utilities $93,920
Utilities $93,920
Other Information Services $93,590
Other Information Services $93,590
Telecommunications $93,080
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $93,000
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities $92,710
Communications Equipment Manufacturing $92,470
Information $92,170
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $91,990
Oil and Gas Extraction $91,840
Oil and Gas Extraction $91,840
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction $91,510
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services $91,340
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services $91,340
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $90,580
Cable and Other Subscription Programming $90,130
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services $89,900
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing $89,420
Scientific Research and Development Services $89,280
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing $88,860
Solar Electric Power Generation $88,730
Land Subdivision $87,820
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $86,750
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) $86,670
Nonresidential Building Construction $86,630
Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing $86,440
Coal Mining $86,360
Chemical Manufacturing $86,320
Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing $86,040
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing $85,920
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $85,900
Manufacturing $85,870
Federal government, including the US Postal Service $85,690
Rail Transportation $85,510
Rail Transportation $85,510
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $85,420
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $85,420
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles $85,100
Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) $85,070
Metal Ore Mining $84,370
Machinery Manufacturing $84,120
Support Activities for Mining $83,910
Support Activities for Mining $83,910
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) $83,830
Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $83,460
Wind Electric Power Generation $83,080
Construction of Buildings $83,050
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $83,050
Ship and Boat Building $82,700
Management of Companies and Enterprises $82,480
Management of Companies and Enterprises $82,480
Management of Companies and Enterprises $82,480
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services $82,450
Water, Sewage and Other Systems $82,440
Broadcasting (except Internet) $82,190
Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers $82,020
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing $81,540
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) $81,080
Waste Treatment and Disposal $81,070
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing $80,850
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing $80,500
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors $80,390
Utility System Construction $80,370
Construction $80,290
School and Employee Bus Transportation $80,180
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages $80,100
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding state and local schools and hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $80,070
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding state and local schools and hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $80,070
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors $80,030
Finance and Insurance $79,950
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing $79,600
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing $79,140
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $79,070
Building Equipment Contractors $79,030
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas $78,980
Insurance Carriers $78,970
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $78,540
Apparel Knitting Mills $78,280
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing $78,260
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing $78,210
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities $78,190
Nondepository Credit Intermediation $78,150
Pipeline Transportation $78,140
Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing $78,110
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses $77,880
Mining (except Oil and Gas) $77,840
Cross-industry, private ownership only $77,810
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing $77,650
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors $77,630
Grain and Oilseed Milling $77,630
Support Activities for Water Transportation $77,430
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction $77,340
Drywall and Insulation Contractors $77,190
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities $77,150
Other Food Manufacturing $77,010
Testing Laboratories $76,970
Masonry Contractors $76,950
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 And 5223 only) $76,840
Federal, state, and local government, including government-owned schools and hospitals, and the U.S. Postal Service $76,800
Legal Services $76,730
Specialty Trade Contractors $76,660
Security Systems Services $76,570
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers $76,410
Support Activities for Air Transportation $76,400
Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel $76,370
Apparel Manufacturing $76,260
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services $76,250
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers $76,220
Television Broadcasting $76,220
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities $76,190
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers $76,130
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers $76,130
Temporary Help Services $76,120
Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation $76,070
Plastics Product Manufacturing $76,000
Waste Management and Remediation Services $75,990
Nonstore Retailers $75,950
Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing $75,920
Dairy Product Manufacturing $75,920
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing $75,850
Other Building Equipment Contractors $75,780
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) $75,770
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods $75,770
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors $75,660
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing $75,650
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services $75,630
Wholesale Trade $75,630
Urban Transit Systems $75,590
Electronics and Appliance Stores $75,530
Electronics and Appliance Stores $75,530
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills $75,520
Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) $75,510
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities $75,350
Employment Services $75,330
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing $75,180
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $74,920
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals $74,630
Residential Building Construction $74,320
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) $74,160
Fabric Mills $74,120
Local Messengers and Local Delivery $74,110
Machine Shops $74,010
Newspaper Publishers $74,010
Radio and Television Broadcasting $73,930
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services $73,870
Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing $73,850
Postal Service (federal government) $73,840
Postal Service (federal government) $73,840
Miscellaneous Manufacturing $73,840
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing $73,730
Rubber Product Manufacturing $73,610
Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers $73,600
Couriers and Messengers $73,500
Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing $73,470
Building Material and Supplies Dealers $73,410
Couriers and Express Delivery Services $73,340
Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance $73,230
Other Textile Product Mills $73,140
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil $72,920
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying $72,810
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $72,800
Support Activities for Rail Transportation $72,770
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) $72,660
Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) $72,490
Animal Food Manufacturing $72,360
Support Activities for Transportation $72,330
Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing $72,300
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors $72,190
Food Manufacturing $71,980
Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing $71,800
Freight Transportation Arrangement $71,790
Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging $71,710
Other Insurance Related Activities $71,480
Facilities Support Services $71,430
Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills $71,370
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing $71,310
Building Finishing Contractors $71,240
Paper Manufacturing $71,190
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OEWS Designation) $71,110
Rental and Leasing Services $71,000
Beverage Manufacturing $71,000
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $70,650
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services $70,550
Other Specialty Trade Contractors $70,540
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $70,480
Scheduled Air Transportation $70,340
Pharmacies and Drug Stores $70,340
Motion Picture and Video Industries $70,320
Administrative and Support Services $70,270
Transportation and Warehousing $70,170
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories $70,110
Grantmaking and Giving Services $70,030
Textile Product Mills $69,820
Investigation and Security Services $69,770
Radio Broadcasting $69,560
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance $69,520
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers $69,460
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing $69,150
Specialized Design Services $69,140
All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services $69,070
Converted Paper Product Manufacturing $68,800
Sawmills and Wood Preservation $68,740
Office Administrative Services $68,670
Outpatient Care Centers $68,580
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events $68,530
Hospitals $68,520
Landscaping Services $68,510
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals $68,480
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OEWS Designation) $68,480
Air Transportation $68,390
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing $68,360
Primary Metal Manufacturing $68,320
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) $68,170
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $68,010
Photographic Services $67,980
Real Estate $67,900
Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations $67,690
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries $67,650
Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing $67,540
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training $67,520
Warehousing and Storage $67,470
Warehousing and Storage $67,470
Textile Mills $67,460
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) $67,430
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing $67,200
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing $67,070
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance $67,050
Printing and Related Support Activities $67,010
Printing and Related Support Activities $67,010
Business Support Services $66,900
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation $66,720
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $66,700
State government, including schools and hospitals $66,580
Local government, including schools and hospitals $66,470
Other Support Activities for Transportation $66,310
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries $66,130
Wood Product Manufacturing $65,870
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations $65,850
Other Wood Product Manufacturing $65,850
Special Food Services $65,600
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing $65,590
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities $65,410
Educational Support Services $65,370
Roofing Contractors $65,170
Waste Collection $65,030
Other Support Services $64,930
Other Investment Pools and Funds $64,810
Foundries $64,800
Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services $64,780
Water Transportation $64,770
Textile Furnishings Mills $64,690
Educational Services $64,660
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations $63,820
Other Services (except Public Administration) $63,280
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services $63,170
Educational Services $63,020
Truck Transportation $62,940
Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing $62,920
Ambulatory Health Care Services $62,910
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $62,510
Support Activities for Crop Production $62,490
Home Health Care Services $62,360
Health Care and Social Assistance $62,330
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals $62,190
Offices of All Other Health Practitioners $62,050
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry $61,980
Offices of Optometrists $61,660
Offices of Physicians $61,280
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation $60,950
Repair and Maintenance $60,820
Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) $60,660
Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) $60,660
Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services $60,380
Social Advocacy Organizations $60,190
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores $60,130
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers $60,090
Elementary and Secondary Schools $60,080
Support Activities for Animal Production $59,700
Individual and Family Services $59,680
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $59,600
Performing Arts Companies $59,570
Sporting Goods Stores $59,510
Miscellaneous Store Retailers (4532 and 4533 only) $59,460
Gambling Industries $59,330
Household Appliance Manufacturing $59,330
Exterminating and Pest Control Services $59,300
Services to Buildings and Dwellings $59,160
Nonscheduled Air Transportation $58,960
Other Personal Services $58,640
Spectator Sports $58,630
Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures $58,360
Technical and Trade Schools $57,980
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing $57,960
Veterinary Services $57,810
Retail Trade $57,550
Civic and Social Organizations $57,490
Death Care Services $57,180
Clothing Stores $57,150
Direct Selling Establishments $57,120
Animal Slaughtering and Processing $57,050
Social Assistance $56,970
Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities $56,710
Personal and Laundry Services $56,480
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers $56,160
Automobile Dealers $55,940
Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation $55,690
Other Schools and Instruction $55,530
Offices of Other Health Practitioners $55,470
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions $55,140
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions $55,140
Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities $54,550
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores $54,450
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) $54,250
Health and Personal Care Stores $54,150
Health and Personal Care Stores $54,150
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services $53,900
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) $53,540
Vocational Rehabilitation Services $53,200
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers $53,160
Casino Hotels $53,000
RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps $52,940
Home Furnishings Stores $52,850
Traveler Accommodation $52,710
Accommodation $52,640
Inland Water Transportation $52,050
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities $51,890
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities $51,750
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores $51,740
Accommodation and Food Services $51,630
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries $51,570
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores $51,560
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists $51,360
Offices of Chiropractors $51,080
Religious Organizations $51,010
Junior Colleges $50,880
Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing $50,750
Automotive Repair and Maintenance $50,740
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores $50,730
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly $50,410
Other Residential Care Facilities $50,270
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters $50,030
Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance $49,950
Offices of Dentists $49,820
Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers $49,580
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation $49,580
Drycleaning and Laundry Services $49,330
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities $48,760
Sound Recording Industries $48,080
Taxi and Limousine Service $47,960
Support Activities for Road Transportation $47,700
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries $47,580
Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair $47,400
Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance $46,260
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water $45,370
Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores $43,470
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers $43,270
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers $42,060
Personal Care Services $41,930
Child Day Care Services $41,450
Motion Picture and Video Exhibition $40,170
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) $27,810
Charter Bus Industry $25,130
Food and Beverage Stores $19,250
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores $19,020

National Wage Trend

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Year Median Annual
2020 $77,420
2019 $73,570