Average Salary for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
SOC 13-1141 · Business and Financial Operations Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in the United States is $77,020 ($37.03/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $48,300 at the 10th percentile to $128,830 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 102,370 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 27.1% since 2014.
Median Annual
$77,020
Mean Annual
$82,920
10th Pct
$48,300
75th Pct
$99,210
Employment
102,370
Salary Distribution
$48k
10th
$60k
25th
$77k
Median
$99k
75th
$129k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $131,680 |
| Rochester, MN | $105,140 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $103,640 |
| Boulder, CO | $99,730 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $96,460 |
| Napa, CA | $92,300 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $92,180 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $88,920 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $88,390 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $88,320 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $85,360 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $85,290 |
| Bellingham, WA | $85,250 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $85,100 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $84,700 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $93,450 |
| Washington | $91,740 |
| California | $87,940 |
| Delaware | $87,710 |
| District of Columbia | $84,460 |
| Colorado | $84,010 |
| New Jersey | $83,770 |
| New York | $81,960 |
| Minnesota | $81,670 |
| New Mexico | $81,190 |
| Maryland | $81,020 |
| Oregon | $80,990 |
| Virginia | $79,240 |
| North Dakota | $79,240 |
| Connecticut | $79,070 |
| New Hampshire | $78,860 |
| Michigan | $78,750 |
| Arizona | $77,730 |
| Maine | $75,680 |
| Illinois | $74,710 |
| Rhode Island | $74,540 |
| Alaska | $73,810 |
| Nebraska | $73,550 |
| Texas | $73,520 |
| Missouri | $73,180 |
| Indiana | $72,020 |
| Vermont | $71,920 |
| Ohio | $71,820 |
| Montana | $71,100 |
| Georgia | $71,060 |
| Wisconsin | $68,990 |
| Utah | $68,030 |
| Wyoming | $65,870 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,800 |
| Kansas | $65,680 |
| Nevada | $65,510 |
| North Carolina | $63,570 |
| Florida | $63,280 |
| Idaho | $63,070 |
| South Dakota | $62,850 |
| Kentucky | $62,220 |
| Tennessee | $61,960 |
| Iowa | $61,810 |
| South Carolina | $61,130 |
| Hawaii | $59,340 |
| Louisiana | $57,270 |
| Alabama | $56,720 |
| Arkansas | $54,800 |
| Mississippi | $53,780 |
| Oklahoma | $52,890 |
| West Virginia | $49,860 |
| Puerto Rico | $42,050 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $131,890 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $131,890 |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | $127,220 |
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $125,400 |
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $125,400 |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $119,870 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $113,750 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $110,770 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | $109,510 |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $105,840 |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $105,840 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $105,800 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $104,680 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $104,680 |
| Broadcasting and Content Providers | $103,890 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $102,220 |
| Utilities | $101,290 |
| Utilities | $101,290 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $100,990 |
| Information | $100,530 |
| Publishing Industries | $100,530 |
| Software Publishers | $100,530 |
| Other Investment Pools and Funds | $100,250 |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $99,950 |
| Legal Services | $99,680 |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $99,210 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $98,010 |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $97,760 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $97,650 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $97,100 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $97,060 |
| Engineering Services | $95,550 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | $95,410 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $95,230 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $95,230 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $94,950 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $94,840 |
| Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | $94,020 |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $93,120 |
| Facilities Support Services | $92,060 |
| Chemical Manufacturing | $91,950 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $91,790 |
| Telecommunications | $91,340 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $91,280 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $90,410 |
| Other Miscellaneous Retailers | $89,820 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $89,600 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $89,600 |
| Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services | $89,480 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $88,790 |
| Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | $88,770 |
| Beverage Manufacturing | $88,770 |
| Real Estate | $88,610 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $88,500 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | $88,350 |
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $87,620 |
| Nonscheduled Air Transportation | $86,830 |
| Educational Support Services | $86,800 |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $86,630 |
| Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | $86,480 |
| Paper Manufacturing | $86,480 |
| Rubber Product Manufacturing | $85,950 |
| Wholesale Trade | $85,840 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $85,580 |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | $85,360 |
| Support Activities for Mining | $85,120 |
| Support Activities for Mining | $85,120 |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) | $85,070 |
| Waste Management and Remediation Services | $84,930 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $84,760 |
| Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $84,480 |
| Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | $84,080 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $83,950 |
| Air Transportation | $83,140 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $83,040 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | $82,710 |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | $82,670 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) | $82,510 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations | $82,120 |
| Television Broadcasting Stations | $82,120 |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $81,850 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $81,770 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $81,680 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $81,680 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $81,680 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $81,410 |
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | $81,270 |
| Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $81,170 |
| Postal Service (Federal Government) | $81,120 |
| Postal Service (Federal Government) | $81,120 |
| Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers | $80,200 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | $80,200 |
| Hospitals | $80,020 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $80,020 |
| Ship and Boat Building | $79,640 |
| Rental and Leasing Services | $79,640 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | $79,570 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $79,230 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $79,100 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $79,100 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $79,080 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $79,080 |
| Manufacturing | $79,010 |
| Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | $78,990 |
| Water Transportation | $78,830 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $78,770 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | $78,760 |
| Machinery Manufacturing | $78,640 |
| Rail Transportation | $78,530 |
| Rail Transportation | $78,530 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $78,290 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $78,090 |
| Construction of Buildings | $78,020 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | $78,010 |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers | $78,000 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $77,970 |
| Spectator Sports | $77,940 |
| Utility System Construction | $77,660 |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $77,660 |
| Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles | $77,170 |
| Educational Services | $77,030 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $76,990 |
| Veterinary Services | $76,860 |
| Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds | $76,830 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $76,720 |
| Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | $76,630 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | $76,470 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | $76,470 |
| Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | $76,380 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $76,030 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $75,770 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) | $75,720 |
| Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing | $75,710 |
| Construction | $75,630 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $75,540 |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | $75,540 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $75,330 |
| Finance and Insurance | $75,190 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | $74,370 |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $74,370 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | $73,990 |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $73,940 |
| Investigation and Security Services | $73,570 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | $73,440 |
| Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services | $73,420 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $73,320 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $73,200 |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | $72,850 |
| Wood Product Manufacturing | $72,830 |
| Insurance Carriers | $72,780 |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $72,740 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $72,680 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $72,660 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $72,660 |
| Restaurants and Other Eating Places | $72,600 |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | $72,600 |
| Business Support Services | $72,310 |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $72,310 |
| Junior Colleges | $72,190 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | $71,700 |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $71,590 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $71,230 |
| Home Health Care Services | $71,190 |
| Offices of All Other Health Practitioners | $71,120 |
| Other Support Services | $70,860 |
| Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | $70,530 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $70,530 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | $70,480 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $70,440 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $70,440 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $70,250 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $70,250 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $70,130 |
| Support Activities for Transportation | $69,690 |
| Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | $69,300 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $69,080 |
| Food Manufacturing | $69,040 |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $68,980 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $68,890 |
| Residential Building Construction | $68,810 |
| Educational Services | $68,670 |
| Warehousing and Storage | $68,330 |
| Warehousing and Storage | $68,330 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | $68,180 |
| Waste Collection | $68,030 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $67,950 |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | $67,870 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $67,410 |
| Performing Arts Companies | $67,170 |
| Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $67,170 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $66,930 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $66,760 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $66,750 |
| Support Activities for Crop Production | $66,750 |
| Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | $66,750 |
| Truck Transportation | $66,490 |
| Foundries | $66,250 |
| Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations | $66,060 |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $66,030 |
| Automobile Dealers | $66,000 |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | $66,000 |
| Other Insurance Related Activities | $65,630 |
| Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers | $65,500 |
| Roofing Contractors | $65,270 |
| Gambling Industries | $64,930 |
| Temporary Help Services | $64,860 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $64,710 |
| Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services | $64,360 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $64,130 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $64,080 |
| Accommodation | $63,810 |
| Traveler Accommodation | $63,810 |
| Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers | $63,780 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $63,590 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $63,090 |
| Employment Services | $62,790 |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | $62,770 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | $62,760 |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | $62,630 |
| Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | $62,570 |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $61,680 |
| Retail Trade | $61,460 |
| Office Administrative Services | $61,390 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $60,690 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | $60,470 |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | $60,420 |
| All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $59,990 |
| Offices of Physicians | $59,950 |
| Casino Hotels | $59,880 |
| School and Employee Bus Transportation | $58,810 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services | $58,510 |
| Individual and Family Services | $58,480 |
| Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities | $58,470 |
| Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | $58,360 |
| Social Assistance | $58,190 |
| Food and Beverage Retailers (4451 and 4452 only) | $57,340 |
| Food and Beverage Retailers | $57,340 |
| Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities | $57,260 |
| Religious Organizations | $57,100 |
| Primary Metal Manufacturing | $56,720 |
| Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | $56,720 |
| Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | $56,240 |
| Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | $54,630 |
| Animal Slaughtering and Processing | $51,920 |
| Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | $51,830 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | $49,670 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $48,330 |
| Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | $48,330 |
| Health and Personal Care Retailers | $47,250 |
| Health and Personal Care Retailers | $47,250 |
| Pharmacies and Drug Retailers | $43,310 |
| Child Care Services | $39,920 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,020 |
| 2023 | $74,530 |
| 2022 | $67,780 |
| 2021 | $64,120 |
| 2020 | $67,190 |
| 2019 | $64,560 |
| 2018 | $63,000 |
| 2017 | $62,680 |
| 2016 | $62,080 |
| 2015 | $60,850 |
| 2014 | $60,600 |