SOC 13-1141 · May 2025 · United States
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists across the United States is $78,210 per year, measured over 112,380 jobs. The highest state median is in Delaware, at $99,560.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Pay for this occupation varies by 107.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Delaware pays $99,560 and West Virginia pays $48,080.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $99,560 | 290 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $95,890 | 3,390 | |
| 3 | Colorado | $92,560 | 1,980 | |
| 4 | California | $91,410 | 13,430 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $86,710 | 650 | |
| 6 | Washington | $86,630 | 3,350 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $85,040 | 3,150 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | $83,540 | 340 | |
| 9 | Oregon | $83,320 | 1,330 | |
| 10 | New York | $83,200 | 11,470 |
States with the most Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 13,430 | $91,410 | |
| 2 | New York | 11,470 | $83,200 | |
| 3 | Florida | 6,610 | $65,020 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 4,910 | $70,640 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 4,780 | $66,690 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 4,410 | $79,300 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 3,930 | $67,970 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 3,500 | $81,190 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 3,390 | $95,890 | |
| 10 | Washington | 3,350 | $86,630 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $133,700 | 770 |
| 2 | Rochester | $108,170 | 60 |
| 3 | Boulder | $103,280 | 120 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $102,780 | 2,440 |
| 5 | Boston | $99,150 | 2,630 |
| 6 | Bellingham | $97,940 | 70 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $97,310 | 4,070 |
| 8 | Napa | $95,530 | 30 |
| 9 | Waterbury | $92,860 | 60 |
| 10 | Denver | $92,560 | 1,440 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.