SOC 13-1199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Operations Specialists, All Other — Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area
The median wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Puerto Rico, PR is $39,220 per year, substantially below the national median of $83,050 — a gap of 52.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Puerto Rico, PR is $39,220 per year, substantially below the national median of $83,050 — a gap of 52.8%. Pay ranges from under $28,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,400 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,070 to $51,460.
Employment stands at 180, or 6.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 42nd of 131 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,200 | −66.0% |
| 25th | $34,070 | −59.0% |
| Median (50th) | $39,220 | −52.8% |
| 75th | $51,460 | −38.0% |
| 90th | $76,400 | −8.0% |
| Mean | $46,130 | −44.5% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,220 a year, 52.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,200 to $76,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Puerto Rico, PR?
The median annual wage is $39,220, or $18.86 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 Puerto Rico, PR is 52.8% 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 Puerto Rico, PR earns more than $76,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,200 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Puerto Rico, PR. 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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