What the numbers say
Michigan's median for Business Operations Specialists came in at $77,920 in 2024, about 5% below the national median of $82,135. That gap is narrower than it looks once you account for the cost of living.
Michigan's cost-of-living index sits at 92.9, meaning the average dollar goes further here than in most states. Adjust for that, and the real purchasing power of the state median lands close to the national figure. The nominal shortfall of roughly $4,200 shrinks considerably when rent, groceries, and utilities are cheaper across the board.
The spread within the occupation tells a sharper story. Entry-level workers at the 10th percentile earned $45,760. Those at the 90th percentile earned $127,770. That is a gap of about $82,000 between the bottom and the top of the distribution, which signals how much titles, industries, and seniority levels vary inside this SOC group. Business Operations Specialists is a catch-all category: compliance coordinators, business analysts, operations managers, and project leads can all fall under it. The range in pay reflects that breadth.
The average wage of $83,180 runs above the median, which tells us a smaller group of higher-earning specialists pulls the average up. Most workers in this occupation in Michigan cluster closer to the $60,000 to $98,000 band between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
BLS projects average growth for this occupation nationally through 2034, at 3% over the decade. That puts it in line with most business and professional occupations, not a field losing ground, but not one expanding rapidly either.
Salary distribution
Where Michigan business operations specialists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $59,950 and $97,890, with a median of $77,920.
Business Operations Specialists in Michigan: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 8 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $56,500. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 6 | $51,500 |
| Level II — qualified | 1 | $83,200 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 1 | $108,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Business Operations Specialists in Michigan. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor City Wash Works | Environmental Biology and Sustainability Engineer | 2 | $49,731 |
| AMG TECHNOLOGY | Business Analyst | 1 | $83,200 |
| Global Solutions Group Inc | Business Operations Specialist | 1 | $50,000 |
| Rainbow Hospitality LLC | Senior Business Analyst | 1 | $108,000 |
| Kuehne & Nagel Inc. | Requirement Engineering & Systems Support Manager | 1 | $90,000 |
| Dicastal North America, Inc. | Production Control | 1 | $53,000 |
| Shcalo Group Corporation | Business Operations Specialist | 1 | $60,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Business Analyst at AMG TECHNOLOGY$83,200Madison HeightsWage Level IIDecided Jun 30, 2025I-200-25174-121841
- Business Operations Specialist at Global Solutions Group Inc$50,000Madison HeightsWage Level IDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25169-109897
- Senior Business Analyst at Rainbow Hospitality LLC$108,000Shelby TownshipWage Level IVDecided Jun 20, 2025I-200-25163-085106
- Requirement Engineering & Systems Support Manager at Kuehne & Nagel Inc.$90,000DetroitWage Level IDecided Jun 9, 2025I-200-25154-043826
- Environmental Biology and Sustainability Engineer at Motor City Wash Works$49,999WixomWage Level IDecided May 29, 2025I-200-25142-005415
- Production Control at Dicastal North America, Inc.$53,000GreenvilleWage Level IDecided May 27, 2025I-200-25139-990073
- Environmental Biology and Sustainability Specialist at Motor City Wash Works$49,462Northville MIWage Level IDecided May 19, 2025I-200-25132-967196
- Business Operations Specialist at Shcalo Group Corporation$60,000NoviWage Level IDecided May 14, 2025I-200-25127-947609
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Business Operations Specialists pay by experience level in Michigan
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Business Operations Specialists in Michigan, by industry
Median offered wage across 8 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $66,600.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | AMG TECHNOLOGY | 2 | $66,600 |
| Manufacturing | Rainbow Hospitality LLC | 2 | $80,500 |
| Retail and wholesale | Motor City Wash Works | 2 | $49,731 |
| Transportation and logistics | Kuehne & Nagel Inc. | 1 | $90,000 |
| Professional services | Shcalo Group Corporation | 1 | $60,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Michigan over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
Common tasks (O*NET)
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+3.0%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Business Operations Specialists in Michigan?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Business Operations Specialists in Michigan is $77,920.
- How does Michigan compare to the national median for Business Operations Specialists?
- The Michigan median is -5.1% versus the BLS national figure of $82,135.
- What is the salary range for Business Operations Specialists in Michigan?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $45,760 and the 90th-percentile at $127,770, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Business Operations Specialists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 3.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Business Operations Specialists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.