Business Operations Specialists, All Other, Madison

$76,230

Local median annual wage in Madison, WI. Middle half of earners roughly $62,440 to $91,510.

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

vs US median
−8.2%
US median
$83,050
Cost of living (97.3) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
97.3
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.
$62,440 to $91,510
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
2,390
Job code
13-1199

Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Madison pay a median $76,230 (May 2025), 8.2% below the US median of $83,050. At local prices (index 97.3), that median buys about what $78,345 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$76,230 in Madison buys about what $78,345 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 97.3, 2024). Housing & rent index is 99.7 vs overall 97.3 (US average = 100, 2024).

Business Operations Specialists, All Other in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Madison $76,230 $62,440 to $91,510 97.3
Charlotte $82,020 $62,520 to $127,590 97.3
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 Madison?
The median annual wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Madison, WI is $76,230 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Madison pay compare to the US median for Business Operations Specialists, All Other?
Local median pay is 8.2% below the national median of $83,050.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Madison is 97.3 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $76,230 has about the same buying power as $78,345 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.