SOC 13-1141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists — Utah
Utah · 2 metro areas compared
At $52,090, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists, 33.4% beneath the national figure of $78,210.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $52,090, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists, 33.4% beneath the national figure of $78,210. Pay ranges from under $52,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $132,800 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,090 to $77,210.
Utah ranks number 48th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Provo records the highest median at $77,210. Of the 695 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 419th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,090 | −33.4% |
| 25th | $52,090 | −33.4% |
| Median (50th) | $52,090 | −33.4% |
| 75th | $77,210 | −1.3% |
| 90th | $132,800 | +69.8% |
| Mean | $71,690 | −8.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Utah
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $52,090 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$52,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,669US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,090 a year, 33.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,090 to $132,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 48th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Provo, at $77,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Utah?
The median annual wage is $52,090, or $25.04 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 Utah is 33.4% 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 Utah earns more than $132,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,090 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 Provo, at $77,210 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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