Business Operations Specialists, All Other Salary in Missouri
Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Missouri have a median of $80,420 a year, below the national $83,050 (−3%); the state ranks 27th of 51 states by median. Business Operations Specialists, All Other earn 68% more than the median across all occupations in Missouri ($47,800). Among neighbouring states, Oklahoma, Kansas, Illinois and Iowa pay more (up to $93,640 in Oklahoma) and Tennessee, Nebraska, Kentucky and Arkansas pay less (down to $61,240 in Arkansas). Missouri employs 15,770 business operations specialists, all other, 5.37 per 1,000 jobs, the 20th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.77 means it is less common in Missouri than nationally.
Missouri vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Missouri | Hourly | $23.63 | $29.72 | $38.66 | $52.17 | $64.92 | $43.16 | 15,770 | 5.37 | 0.77 |
| Annual | $49,150 | $61,810 | $80,420 | $108,510 | $135,030 | $89,780 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.02 | $30.12 | $39.93 | $54.81 | $72.12 | $45.18 | 1,087,090 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,880 | $62,640 | $83,050 | $114,010 | $150,010 | $93,970 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 27th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 20th of 50 states
- Location quotient
- 0.77
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.37
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Missouri's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Missouri
8 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Missouri publish a row for business operations specialists, all other, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $45.90 | $95,470 | $54,290 | $157,350 | 7,320 | 5.46 | 0.78 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $43.30 | $90,060 | $54,850 | $135,660 | 8,350 | 7.62 | 1.09 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $37.13 | $77,230 | $47,410 | $128,270 | 180 | 3.27 | 0.47 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $36.51 | $75,930 | $42,830 | $120,420 | 170 | 1.99 | 0.29 |
| Springfield, MO | $34.95 | $72,700 | $46,870 | $123,840 | 570 | 2.56 | 0.37 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $30.80 | $64,060 | $48,070 | $104,730 | ** | ** | ** |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $30.13 | $62,660 | $42,040 | $113,050 | 120 | 2.76 | 0.40 |
| Columbia, MO | $29.61 | $61,600 | $49,150 | $105,160 | 990 | 9.16 | 1.31 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $36.23 | $75,360 | $44,470 | $117,080 | 850 | 5.47 | 0.78 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $33.29 | $69,240 | $42,690 | $126,430 | 120 | 1.54 | 0.22 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $32.31 | $67,200 | $45,910 | $121,260 | 170 | 1.60 | 0.23 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $32.31 | $67,200 | $43,550 | $115,920 | 380 | 2.30 | 0.33 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $38.66 | $80,420 | 15,770 | 0.77 |
| Arkansas | $29.44 | $61,240 | 8,200 | 0.90 |
| Iowa | $38.69 | $80,470 | 9,900 | 0.91 |
| Illinois | $39.46 | $82,070 | 32,940 | 0.77 |
| Kansas | $40.07 | $83,350 | 9,810 | 0.98 |
| Kentucky | $35.91 | $74,690 | 5,870 | 0.42 |
| Nebraska | $37.49 | $77,980 | 2,540 | 0.35 |
| Oklahoma | $45.02 | $93,640 | 5,700 | 0.48 |
| Tennessee | $37.83 | $78,690 | 11,790 | 0.51 |
See the national page for Business Operations Specialists, All Other (every state ranked) and the Missouri wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Missouri estimates.
**- Employment estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.