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| soc | 13-1141 |
| title | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists |
| onet code | 13-1141.00 |
| description | Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 13 |
| tot emp | 102,370 |
| a mean | 82,920 |
| a median | 77,020 |
| a pct10 | 48,300 |
| a pct25 | 59,700 |
| a pct75 | 99,210 |
| a pct90 | 128,830 |
| h mean | 39 |
| h median | 37 |
The day-to-day work of a compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists typically centers on administer employee insurance, pension, and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers. 6 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Speaking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.46 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (85.7%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 95% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in Massachusetts at $93,450 and lowest in West Virginia at $49,860 — a 1.9× spread. The top five states (Massachusetts, Washington, California, Delaware, District of Columbia) average $89,060. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $93,450 | $100,660 | $61,360 | $141,750 | 3,100 |
| Washington | $91,740 | $97,990 | $58,090 | $157,180 | 3,250 |
| California | $87,940 | $98,410 | $60,430 | $150,010 | 13,640 |
| Delaware | $87,710 | $92,500 | $58,090 | $137,510 | 330 |
| District of Columbia | $84,460 | $90,270 | $60,470 | $130,590 | 620 |
| Colorado | $84,010 | $93,860 | $57,520 | $138,640 | 1,730 |
| New Jersey | $83,770 | $94,420 | $59,990 | $138,590 | 3,150 |
| New York | $81,960 | $91,540 | $56,320 | $134,990 | 9,280 |
| Minnesota | $81,670 | $89,900 | $58,500 | $132,030 | 1,590 |
| New Mexico | $81,190 | $84,800 | $51,130 | $121,810 | 340 |
| Maryland | $81,020 | $84,280 | $52,820 | $121,570 | 1,710 |
| Oregon | $80,990 | $85,260 | $56,530 | $119,850 | 1,140 |
| North Dakota | $79,240 | $79,250 | $52,420 | $103,650 | 90 |
| Virginia | $79,240 | $84,620 | $51,010 | $127,380 | 3,310 |
| Connecticut | $79,070 | $85,330 | $49,010 | $125,370 | 1,010 |
| New Hampshire | $78,860 | $82,060 | $56,430 | $108,810 | — |
| Michigan | $78,750 | $84,580 | $54,020 | $129,390 | 2,550 |
| Arizona | $77,730 | $86,200 | $45,140 | $133,710 | 2,350 |
| Maine | $75,680 | $78,460 | $51,130 | $106,560 | 190 |
| Illinois | $74,710 | $78,890 | $44,250 | $117,820 | 3,410 |
| Rhode Island | $74,540 | $83,210 | $62,740 | $118,380 | 340 |
| Alaska | $73,810 | $79,350 | $60,230 | $102,250 | 180 |
| Nebraska | $73,550 | $75,740 | $44,900 | $106,540 | 450 |
| Texas | $73,520 | $78,180 | $47,140 | $119,730 | 7,810 |
| Missouri | $73,180 | $79,300 | $48,750 | $127,860 | 1,320 |
| Indiana | $72,020 | $75,160 | $45,170 | $114,040 | 2,040 |
| Vermont | $71,920 | $76,950 | $53,470 | $95,270 | 130 |
| Ohio | $71,820 | $74,250 | $44,780 | $106,230 | 3,190 |
| Montana | $71,100 | $79,490 | $48,930 | $104,510 | 140 |
| Georgia | $71,060 | $76,510 | $44,200 | $112,980 | 3,640 |
| Wisconsin | $68,990 | $73,980 | $49,480 | $101,730 | 2,160 |
| Utah | $68,030 | $75,790 | $47,830 | $124,470 | 1,070 |
| Wyoming | $65,870 | $69,740 | $51,920 | $89,320 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,800 | $75,540 | $44,200 | $122,240 | 3,720 |
| Kansas | $65,680 | $72,730 | $46,840 | $109,230 | 800 |
| Nevada | $65,510 | $73,320 | $46,790 | $104,150 | 340 |
| North Carolina | $63,570 | $75,130 | $46,540 | $120,450 | 3,460 |
| Florida | $63,280 | $71,090 | $40,610 | $110,300 | 6,560 |
| Idaho | $63,070 | $72,690 | $45,640 | $114,170 | 340 |
| South Dakota | $62,850 | $64,830 | $47,470 | $85,650 | 750 |
| Kentucky | $62,220 | $66,020 | $38,060 | $100,010 | 900 |
| Tennessee | $61,960 | $67,960 | $42,110 | $100,920 | 2,220 |
| Iowa | $61,810 | $69,180 | $47,360 | $95,140 | 1,030 |
| South Carolina | $61,130 | $69,430 | $42,670 | $107,510 | 1,180 |
| Hawaii | $59,340 | $73,250 | $45,070 | $130,370 | 330 |
| Louisiana | $57,270 | $61,990 | $37,550 | $95,680 | 940 |
| Alabama | $56,720 | $66,570 | $48,910 | $96,460 | 1,060 |
| Arkansas | $54,800 | $64,490 | $39,040 | $103,800 | 510 |
| Mississippi | $53,780 | $58,280 | $35,640 | $80,760 | 400 |
| Oklahoma | $52,890 | $62,560 | $41,710 | $96,230 | 1,430 |
| West Virginia | $49,860 | $66,200 | $35,750 | $161,220 | 550 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Benefit Programs Specialist or Benefits Administrator (Benefits Admin) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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