SOC 13-1199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Operations Specialists, All Other — Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
In Sierra Vista, AZ the median wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other is $93,310 a year, which is 12.4% higher than the national figure of $83,050.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Sierra Vista, AZ the median wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other is $93,310 a year, which is 12.4% higher than the national figure of $83,050. Half of workers earn between $74,710 and $111,360. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,250 and the ninetieth at $122,530.
The area has 340 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 10.0 of every thousand jobs. Yuma leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $86,260. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 31st of 181 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,250 | −25.0% |
| 25th | $74,710 | −10.0% |
| Median (50th) | $93,310 | +12.4% |
| 75th | $111,360 | +34.1% |
| 90th | $122,530 | +47.5% |
| Mean | $93,120 | +12.1% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuma | $86,260 | 370 | |
| 2 | Tucson | $84,360 | 1,420 | |
| 3 | Phoenix | $84,190 | 8,820 | |
| 4 | Flagstaff | $81,330 | 210 | |
| 5 | Prescott Valley | $78,850 | 170 | |
| 6 | Lake Havasu City | $74,900 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sierra Vista sit close to the national average, so $93,310 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$93,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$92,661US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $93,310 a year, 12.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,250 to $122,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Yuma, at $86,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Sierra Vista, AZ?
The median annual wage is $93,310, or $44.86 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 Sierra Vista, AZ is 12.4% 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 Sierra Vista, AZ earns more than $122,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,250 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 Yuma, at $86,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 jobs in this occupation in Sierra Vista, AZ. 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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