SOC 13-1199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Operations Specialists, All Other — Lower West Mississippi
Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Lower West Mississippi, MS is $87,530 per year, close to the national median of $83,050 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Lower West Mississippi, MS is $87,530 per year, close to the national median of $83,050 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $50,940 at the tenth percentile to more than $136,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $69,180 to $115,210.
The area has 350 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.4 of every thousand jobs. Jackson leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,560. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 34th of 280 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,940 | −38.7% |
| 25th | $69,180 | −16.7% |
| Median (50th) | $87,530 | +5.4% |
| 75th | $115,210 | +38.7% |
| 90th | $136,990 | +64.9% |
| Mean | $92,100 | +10.9% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $77,560 | 960 | |
| 2 | Gulfport | $76,550 | 1,200 | |
| 3 | Hattiesburg | $72,360 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lower West Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $87,530 goes as far as $100,609 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$87,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$100,609US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $87,530 a year, 5.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,940 to $136,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 350 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $77,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Lower West Mississippi, MS?
The median annual wage is $87,530, or $42.08 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 Lower West Mississippi, MS is 5.4% higher. 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 Lower West Mississippi, MS earns more than $136,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,940 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 Jackson, at $77,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 350 jobs in this occupation in Lower West Mississippi, MS. 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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