Business Operations Specialists, All Other, Cincinnati

$77,610

Local median annual wage in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. Middle half of earners roughly $60,460 to $100,240.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−6.6%
US median
$83,050
Cost of living (95.4) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
95.4
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$60,460 to $100,240
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
5,140
Job code
13-1199

Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Cincinnati pay a median $77,610 (May 2025), 6.6% below the US median of $83,050. At local prices (index 95.4), that median buys about what $81,352 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$77,610 in Cincinnati buys about what $81,352 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 95.4, 2024). Housing & rent index is 87.6 vs overall 95.4 (US average = 100, 2024).

Business Operations Specialists, All Other in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Cincinnati $77,610 $60,460 to $100,240 95.4
Columbus $82,030 $62,600 to $104,790 95.5
San Francisco $104,500 $75,180 to $153,180 115.6
Tulsa $90,710 $73,550 to $124,890 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Cincinnati?
The median annual wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $77,610 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Cincinnati pay compare to the US median for Business Operations Specialists, All Other?
Local median pay is 6.6% below the national median of $83,050.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Cincinnati is 95.4 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $77,610 has about the same buying power as $81,352 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.