Online Merchants
Employment data isn't available specifically for this occupation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, so we are using the data from Business Operations Specialists, All Other.
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Automation risk
High Risk (61-80%): Jobs in this category face a significant threat from automation, as many of their tasks can be easily automated using current or near-future technologies.
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Growth
The number of 'Business Operations Specialists, All Other' job openings is expected to rise 5.0% by 2032
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Business Operations Specialists, All Other' was $75,990, or $36 per hour
'Business Operations Specialists, All Other' were paid 64.1% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2022 there were 1,081,230 people employed as 'Business Operations Specialists, All Other' within the United States.
This represents around 0.7% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 136 people are employed as 'Business Operations Specialists, All Other'.
Job description
Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.
SOC Code: 13-1199.06
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