Business and Financial Operations Occupations
May 2024 national BLS data. Figures are national medians and percentiles from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024); your local market, employer and experience will differ. Wage data ages — this reflects the May 2024 release, verified June 2026. Informational only, not career, salary-negotiation or financial advice.
Business and Financial Operations Occupations (SOC 13-0000) comprise a broad category of roles supporting organizational management and financial functions. As of May 2024, this occupational group employed 10,351,440 workers nationwide with a median annual wage of $80,920 and a mean annual wage of $93,680. The group encompasses 32 detailed occupations, reflecting the diverse nature of work in business administration, accounting, auditing, financial analysis, and related fields.
Within this umbrella group, pay varies considerably across the detailed occupations. The median wage of $80,920 represents a midpoint, with individual occupations earning substantially more or less depending on their specific responsibilities, required credentials, and experience levels. This variation underscores that the group median serves as a reference point rather than a precise descriptor of any single occupation within the category.
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 national (public domain), verified June 2026. How we compile this.