Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Massachusetts$104,470
- Delaware$100,230
- Colorado$99,510
- California$98,480
- Washington$97,150
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$59,490
- West Virginia$64,080
- Kentucky$66,740
- Idaho$67,160
- Alabama$67,730
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $104,470 | $95,890 | $50 | +23.9% | 3,390 |
| 2 | Delaware | $100,230 | $99,560 | $48 | +18.9% | 290 |
| 3 | Colorado | $99,510 | $92,560 | $48 | +18% | 1,980 |
| 4 | California | $98,480 | $91,410 | $47 | +16.8% | 13,430 |
| 5 | Washington | $97,150 | $86,630 | $47 | +15.2% | 3,350 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $94,420 | $80,330 | $45 | +12% | 300 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $93,060 | $83,540 | $45 | +10.4% | 340 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $92,580 | $85,040 | $45 | +9.8% | 3,150 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $92,350 | $86,710 | $44 | +9.5% | 650 |
| 10 | New York | $91,070 | $83,200 | $44 | +8% | 11,470 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $90,520 | $83,100 | $44 | +7.3% | 1,140 |
| 12 | Virginia | $89,320 | $81,190 | $43 | +5.9% | 3,500 |
| 13 | Oregon | $88,990 | $83,320 | $43 | +5.5% | 1,330 |
| 14 | Illinois | $86,460 | $79,300 | $42 | +2.5% | 4,410 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $86,220 | $80,810 | $41 | +2.2% | 380 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $83,900 | $78,770 | $40 | -0.5% | — |
| 17 | Maryland | $83,830 | $79,700 | $40 | -0.6% | 1,650 |
| 18 | Michigan | $83,750 | $79,480 | $40 | -0.7% | 2,480 |
| 19 | Alaska | $83,220 | $79,160 | $40 | -1.3% | 180 |
| 20 | Maine | $81,610 | $77,400 | $39 | -3.2% | 180 |
| 21 | Texas | $81,100 | $74,800 | $39 | -3.8% | — |
| 22 | Montana | $80,200 | $75,290 | $39 | -4.9% | 190 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $78,400 | $67,970 | $38 | -7% | 3,930 |
| 24 | Missouri | $77,890 | $74,260 | $37 | -7.6% | 1,670 |
| 25 | Arizona | $77,870 | $74,930 | $37 | -7.7% | 2,230 |
| 26 | Ohio | $77,760 | $75,780 | $37 | -7.8% | 2,950 |
| 27 | Vermont | $77,290 | $76,030 | $37 | -8.3% | 170 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $76,610 | $72,130 | $37 | -9.2% | 1,840 |
| 29 | Georgia | $76,500 | $66,690 | $37 | -9.3% | 4,780 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $76,130 | $70,640 | $37 | -9.7% | 4,910 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $75,820 | $70,480 | $36 | -10.1% | 100 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $75,530 | $64,090 | $36 | -10.4% | 260 |
| 33 | Kansas | $75,200 | $67,990 | $36 | -10.8% | 640 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $74,720 | $69,990 | $36 | -11.4% | 2,150 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $74,500 | $67,410 | $36 | -11.7% | 460 |
| 36 | Iowa | $74,460 | $67,160 | $36 | -11.7% | 1,070 |
| 37 | Indiana | $72,790 | $68,300 | $35 | -13.7% | 1,820 |
| 38 | Florida | $72,260 | $65,020 | $35 | -14.3% | 6,610 |
| 39 | Utah | $71,690 | $52,090 | $34 | -15% | — |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $70,670 | $64,260 | $34 | -16.2% | 1,200 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $70,020 | $62,700 | $34 | -17% | 1,050 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $69,810 | $63,450 | $34 | -17.2% | 1,160 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $69,360 | $61,280 | $33 | -17.8% | 490 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $68,830 | $69,090 | $33 | -18.4% | — |
| 45 | South Dakota | $67,890 | $64,630 | $33 | -19.5% | 630 |
| 46 | Alabama | $67,730 | $57,710 | $33 | -19.7% | 1,000 |
| 47 | Idaho | $67,160 | $63,680 | $32 | -20.4% | 500 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $66,740 | $64,690 | $32 | -20.9% | 670 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $64,080 | $48,080 | $31 | -24% | 580 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $59,490 | $51,670 | $29 | -29.5% | 370 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 296 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $133,700 | $131,430 | 770 |
| 2 | Rochester, MN | $108,170 | $99,960 | 60 |
| 3 | Boulder, CO | $103,280 | $112,540 | 120 |
| 4 | Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $102,830 | $103,560 | 40 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,780 | $112,700 | 2,440 |
| 6 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $99,150 | $106,940 | 2,630 |
| 7 | Bellingham, WA | $97,940 | $93,010 | 70 |
| 8 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $97,310 | $99,450 | 4,070 |
| 9 | Napa, CA | $95,530 | $94,340 | 30 |
| 10 | Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $92,860 | $94,550 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, & Other Media Networks & Content Providers | $145,240 | $144,680 | 190 |
| 2 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $143,000 | $135,750 | 120 |
| 3 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $143,000 | $135,750 | 120 |
| 4 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $129,600 | $130,260 | 190 |
| 5 | Broadcasting and Content Providers | $128,580 | $131,150 | 240 |
| 6 | Taxi and Limousine Service | $123,680 | $117,660 | — |
| 7 | Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures | $122,260 | $118,470 | — |
| 8 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $122,210 | $122,820 | 270 |
| 9 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $118,720 | $126,300 | 860 |
| 10 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $117,620 | $124,960 | 910 |
| 11 | Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | $116,740 | $108,190 | 50 |
| 12 | Chemical Manufacturing | $110,350 | $114,650 | 380 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists make in the U.S.?
The median compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists salary in the United States is $78,210 per year (mean $84,330), and about 80% earn between $49,480 and $128,920.
How much do compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists make per hour?
Roughly $41 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $84,330 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists the most?
Massachusetts has the highest average pay for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists at $104,470 per year (median $95,890).
What is the job outlook for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists?
Employment is projected to change +5.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 8,500 openings per year.
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