SOC 13-1199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Operations Specialists, All Other — Utah
Utah · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $80,190 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $83,050.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $80,190 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $83,050. Half of workers earn between $61,110 and $105,370. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $43,110 and the ninetieth at $129,960.
Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Utah ranks 29th by median wage. Ogden leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $94,480. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 176th of 695 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,110 | −48.1% |
| 25th | $61,110 | −26.4% |
| Median (50th) | $80,190 | −3.4% |
| 75th | $105,370 | +26.9% |
| 90th | $129,960 | +56.5% |
| Mean | $85,950 | +3.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ogden | $94,480 | 3,440 | |
| 2 | Salt Lake City | $78,880 | 6,360 | |
| 3 | St. George | $63,130 | 350 | |
| 4 | Provo | $61,950 | — | |
| 5 | Logan | $58,720 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $80,190 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$80,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,082US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,190 a year, 3.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,110 to $129,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 29th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ogden, at $94,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Utah?
The median annual wage is $80,190, or $38.55 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 Utah is 3.4% 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 Utah earns more than $129,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,110 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 Ogden, at $94,480 per year.
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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