SOC 13-1199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Operations Specialists, All Other — Longview
Longview, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Longview, TX is $69,270 per year, 16.6% below the national median of $83,050.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Longview, TX is $69,270 per year, 16.6% below the national median of $83,050. Half of workers earn between $48,940 and $96,650. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,350 and the ninetieth at $122,020.
Employment stands at 520, or 4.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Odessa records the highest median at $97,720. Of the 322 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 80th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | −57.4% |
| 25th | $48,940 | −41.1% |
| Median (50th) | $69,270 | −16.6% |
| 75th | $96,650 | +16.4% |
| 90th | $122,020 | +46.9% |
| Mean | $74,720 | −10.0% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odessa | $97,720 | 360 | |
| 2 | Eagle Pass | $88,710 | 90 | |
| 3 | Midland | $87,890 | 670 | |
| 4 | Killeen | $83,780 | 1,570 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $83,600 | 31,200 | |
| 6 | Victoria | $83,280 | 200 | |
| 7 | San Antonio | $82,130 | 11,970 | |
| 8 | Houston | $82,060 | 24,360 | |
| 9 | Brownsville | $81,070 | 760 | |
| 10 | Laredo | $80,390 | 450 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Longview run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $69,270 goes as far as $71,339 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$69,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,339US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $69,270 a year, 16.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,350 to $122,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 520 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Odessa, at $97,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Longview, TX?
The median annual wage is $69,270, or $33.30 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $83,050, so pay in Longview, TX is 16.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Longview, TX earns more than $122,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Odessa, at $97,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 520 jobs in this occupation in Longview, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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