Business Operations Specialists, All Other Salary in Pennsylvania
Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Pennsylvania have a median of $80,590 a year, below the national $83,050 (−3%); the state ranks 24th of 51 states by median. Business Operations Specialists, All Other earn 62% more than the median across all occupations in Pennsylvania ($49,690). Among neighbouring states, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and New York pay more (up to $101,500 in Maryland) and Ohio and West Virginia pay less (down to $69,240 in West Virginia). Pennsylvania employs 27,250 business operations specialists, all other, 4.49 per 1,000 jobs, the 15th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.64 means it is less common in Pennsylvania than nationally.
Pennsylvania vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Pennsylvania | Hourly | $23.21 | $29.52 | $38.75 | $51.52 | $66.69 | $43.13 | 27,250 | 4.49 | 0.64 |
| Annual | $48,280 | $61,410 | $80,590 | $107,170 | $138,710 | $89,710 | ||||
| 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
- 24th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 15th of 50 states
- Location quotient
- 0.64
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.49
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania
16 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg, PA | $48.80 | $101,500 | $49,890 | $136,660 | 110 | 3.43 | 0.49 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $44.73 | $93,040 | $59,420 | $118,290 | 360 | 6.04 | 0.86 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $43.38 | $90,230 | $51,650 | $132,620 | 780 | 4.26 | 0.61 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $41.78 | $86,900 | $51,600 | $152,990 | 16,370 | 5.65 | 0.81 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $38.45 | $79,970 | $49,500 | $133,260 | 4,760 | 4.27 | 0.61 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $37.25 | $77,490 | $48,930 | $129,090 | 1,170 | 3.09 | 0.44 |
| Johnstown, PA | $37.06 | $77,080 | $38,500 | $109,950 | 160 | 3.36 | 0.48 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37.00 | $76,950 | $54,960 | $111,510 | 290 | 5.49 | 0.78 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $36.17 | $75,230 | $44,840 | $121,850 | 1,960 | 5.84 | 0.84 |
| Lancaster, PA | $35.41 | $73,660 | $45,380 | $167,380 | 680 | 2.70 | 0.39 |
| Erie, PA | $35.30 | $73,420 | $40,120 | $109,300 | 260 | 2.15 | 0.31 |
| Reading, PA | $34.55 | $71,870 | $47,760 | $125,150 | 420 | 2.41 | 0.35 |
| Altoona, PA | $34.45 | $71,650 | $47,580 | $105,990 | 180 | 3.01 | 0.43 |
| State College, PA | $33.92 | $70,560 | $47,780 | $109,550 | 140 | 2.08 | 0.30 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $32.31 | $67,200 | $37,840 | $112,150 | 800 | 3.15 | 0.45 |
| Williamsport, PA | $29.27 | $60,870 | $27,190 | $97,180 | 110 | 2.20 | 0.32 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $41.25 | $85,800 | $43,310 | $131,820 | 380 | 2.96 | 0.42 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $35.25 | $73,320 | $41,710 | $120,420 | 230 | 1.56 | 0.22 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $34.53 | $71,820 | $45,560 | $111,650 | 450 | 2.38 | 0.34 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $29.80 | $61,980 | $37,960 | $123,470 | 290 | 2.06 | 0.29 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $38.75 | $80,590 | 27,250 | 0.64 |
| Delaware | $45.69 | $95,040 | 1,600 | 0.47 |
| Maryland | $48.80 | $101,500 | 39,820 | 2.06 |
| New Jersey | $43.78 | $91,060 | 34,210 | 1.14 |
| New York | $40.12 | $83,450 | 28,790 | 0.43 |
| Ohio | $38.15 | $79,350 | 31,690 | 0.82 |
| West Virginia | $33.29 | $69,240 | 4,070 | 0.83 |
See the national page for Business Operations Specialists, All Other (every state ranked) and the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania estimates.
- 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.