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Small Business Owner / Operator Salary

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Updated: 14 Jun 2013

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Managing Principal Salary, Operator Salary

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Salon Owner Salary

Small Business Owner / Operator 2013 Total Pay (?

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$26,928 - $156,422

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $68,551

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Small Business Owner / Operator Job Listings

Small Craft Operator, WG-5786-12

Jun 16

National Park Service - Isle Royale National Park, MI

Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our... - Indeed

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Small Equipment Operator

Jun 14

Waste Management - Houston, TX

Travel: None Relocation: Job SummaryOur Small Equipment Operators are responsible for operating equipment... Equipment Operators must be able to sort and grade... - Indeed

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Sr Small Equipment Operator

Jun 14

Waste Management - Chicago, IL

action employer (M/F/H/V).Job SummaryOur Small Equipment Operators Seniors are responsible for operating... and railcars. Small Equipment Operators Sr. must be... - Indeed

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National Salary Data

	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$60K	$120K	$180K
Salary	$25,942 - $153,504
Bonus	$0.00 - $15,456
Profit Sharing	$102.13 - $97,871
Commission	$0.00 - $57,602
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$26,928 - $156,422
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 14 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 450

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Small Business Owner / Operator Tasks

Hire, train, and supervise store employee team.
Ensure compliance with licensing, taxation, and insurance regulations and completion of required paperwork.
Develop and execute store’s business and marketing plans and manage store finances.
Oversee acquisition of store merchandise, communication with suppliers, and design displays.

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Companies and Industries for Small Business Owner / Operator Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Construction	$28,160 - $197,265
Commercial Cleaning Services	$20,273 - $187,886
Landscaping	$14,191 - $105,931
Janitorial Services	$37,638 - $85,218
Restaurant	$50,000 - $124,510

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Key Statistics for Small Business Owner / Operator Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 29%			Male 71%
Salary:	$24,328 - $93,909			$40,968 - $99,498

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

20%

5-9 years

19%

10-19 years

29%

20 years or more

30%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$29,849 - $183,457
Associate's Degree	$23,800 - $171,000
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$58,065 - $102,754

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 32%		Dental: 19%
	Vision: 14%		None: 67%

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