Industry Benchmark Matrix · 2026
Official BLS OEWS Survey Data
Business Management Salary Directory
Data updated · Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Methodology
Management consultants, project managers, supply chain strategists, and corporate logistics.
Industry Median Wage
$129,088
Annual Statutory Base
Top-Paying Role
Purchasing Managers
$148,080 / year
Typical Work Year
2,080 hrs
40 hrs / week standard
Specialties Benchmarked
4 Occupations
BLS Standard SOC Codes
Industry Sectors
Comparative Wage Percentiles & Hourly Breakdown
Official BLS OEWS distribution across entry (10th), junior (25th), median (50th), and senior/master (90th) tiers.
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| Occupation & Code | Entry (10th %) | National Median (50th %) | Top Tier (90th %) | Median Hourly | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Purchasing Managers
SOC 11-3061 · Finance & Management
|
$92,490 | $148,080 | $223,280 | $71.19/hr | Profile |
|
Public Relations Managers
SOC 11-2032 · Finance & Management
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$82,410 | $146,910 | $284,990 | $70.63/hr | Profile |
|
Administrative Services Managers
SOC 11-3012 · Finance & Management
|
$67,100 | $114,130 | $207,720 | $54.87/hr | Profile |
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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
SOC 11-3071 · Finance & Management
|
$65,120 | $107,230 | $194,900 | $51.55/hr | Profile |
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Business Management Salary Directory Overview
2026 BLS OEWS wage benchmarks for Business Management careers: national median pay, 10th to 90th percentile distributions & the top paying metropolitan. Official 2026 economic data for Business Management compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS surveys, HUD Fair Market Rents, and statutory tax codes.