Business Operations Specialist Salary in Iowa
Performs operational and analytical functions that keep businesses running efficiently.
State Average
$74,326
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
-6.9%
national: $79,857
Metros Covered
13
4 above national avg
Highest Metro
$93,579
Des Moines-West Des Moines
All metro areas in Iowa
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAIA | $59K | $76K | $93K | $110K | $94K |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILIA | $53K | $71K | $89K | $107K | $89K |
| Omaha, NE-IAIA | $54K | $71K | $88K | $106K | $89K |
| Dubuque, IAIA | $51K | $67K | $82K | $98K | $82K |
| Ames, IAIA | $53K | $64K | $74K | $85K | $74K |
| Cedar Rapids, IAIA | $44K | $59K | $74K | $88K | $74K |
| Iowa City, IAIA | $49K | $60K | $71K | $82K | $71K |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SDIA | $44K | $57K | $70K | $83K | $70K |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IAIA | $38K | $53K | $68K | $82K | $68K |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $41K | $54K | $67K | $80K | $68K |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $38K | $51K | $64K | $77K | $64K |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $37K | $50K | $63K | $76K | $63K |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $38K | $49K | $60K | $71K | $60K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.