Business Operations Specialists, All Other Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $81,030 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.96
10th percentile $43,460
90th percentile $153,110
Employed locally 17,790
National median $81,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,460
    25th
    $56,710
    50th (median)
    $81,030
    75th
    $113,890
    90th
    $153,110

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 79% Median Business Operations Specialists, All Other salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Operations Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $131,610
    Huntsville, AL $120,910
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $115,640
    District of Columbia $106,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,680
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $105,810

    Nearby metros — Business Operations Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,680
    Decatur, IL $101,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,440
    Decatur, AL $93,040
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $91,540
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $91,160

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$93,430
    Project Management Specialists$107,880
    Management Analysts$102,340
    Human Resources Specialists$79,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,460
    Compliance Officers$98,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Operations Specialists, All Other make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in San Diego, CA is $38.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.20 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Business Operations Specialists, All Other salaries?

    The median Business Operations Specialists, All Other salary in San Diego, CA is 0.3% below the national median of $81,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in San Diego?

    Entry-level Business Operations Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $43,460 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,710.