SOC 13-1141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists — Naples
Naples-Marco Island, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Naples, FL is $67,180 a year, trailing the national median of $78,210 by 14.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Naples, FL is $67,180 a year, trailing the national median of $78,210 by 14.1%. Half of workers earn between $56,650 and $84,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,380 and the ninetieth at $103,950.
Cape Coral leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $74,780. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 122nd of 344 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,380 | −38.1% |
| 25th | $56,650 | −27.6% |
| Median (50th) | $67,180 | −14.1% |
| 75th | $84,600 | +8.2% |
| 90th | $103,950 | +32.9% |
| Mean | $73,340 | −6.2% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Coral | $74,780 | 120 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $74,650 | 110 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $72,300 | 460 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $70,940 | 1,190 | |
| 5 | Port St. Lucie | $70,640 | 60 | |
| 6 | Miami | $69,800 | 1,670 | |
| 7 | Gainesville | $65,350 | 70 | |
| 8 | North Port | $64,120 | 160 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $62,730 | 150 | |
| 10 | Orlando | $62,520 | 840 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Naples run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $67,180 buys what $64,971 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$67,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,971US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,180 a year, 14.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,380 to $103,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cape Coral, at $74,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Naples, FL?
The median annual wage is $67,180, or $32.30 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,210, so pay in Naples, FL is 14.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Naples, FL earns more than $103,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,380 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cape Coral, at $74,780 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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