Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary by State
Also called: Compensation and Benefits Analysts
The national median pay for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists is $78,210 a year. By state, it ranges from $48,080 in West Virginia to $99,560 in Delaware.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $49,480
- 25th percentile
- $60,890
- Median
- $78,210
- 75th percentile
- $100,400
- Top 10%
- $128,920
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 112,380 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $99,560 | +27% | $61,260 | $136,700 | 290 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $95,890 | +23% | $63,230 | $161,120 | 3,390 |
| 3 | Colorado | $92,560 | +18% | $62,280 | $152,370 | 1,980 |
| 4 | California | $91,410 | +17% | $60,070 | $150,180 | 13,430 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $86,710 | +11% | $60,560 | $127,930 | 650 |
| 6 | Washington | $86,630 | +11% | $60,750 | $135,810 | 3,350 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $85,040 | +9% | $56,820 | $136,080 | 3,150 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $83,540 | +7% | $55,240 | $153,750 | 340 |
| 9 | Oregon | $83,320 | +7% | $58,860 | $125,500 | 1,330 |
| 10 | New York | $83,200 | +6% | $58,740 | $131,110 | 11,470 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $83,100 | +6% | $50,750 | $133,460 | 1,140 |
| 12 | Virginia | $81,190 | +4% | $54,410 | $136,030 | 3,500 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $80,810 | +3% | $61,010 | $116,150 | 380 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $80,330 | +3% | $59,440 | $172,660 | 300 |
| 15 | Maryland | $79,700 | +2% | $51,820 | $117,940 | 1,650 |
| 16 | Michigan | $79,480 | +2% | $52,470 | $127,870 | 2,480 |
| 17 | Illinois | $79,300 | +1% | $55,190 | $128,720 | 4,410 |
| 18 | Alaska | $79,160 | +1% | $58,730 | $111,620 | 180 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $78,770 | +1% | $38,840 | $130,920 | Not published |
| 20 | Maine | $77,400 | −1% | $55,690 | $104,440 | 180 |
| 21 | Vermont | $76,030 | −3% | $57,520 | $97,240 | 170 |
| 22 | Ohio | $75,780 | −3% | $46,790 | $109,970 | 2,950 |
| 23 | Montana | $75,290 | −4% | $55,850 | $105,150 | 190 |
| 24 | Arizona | $74,930 | −4% | $44,000 | $114,400 | 2,230 |
| 25 | Texas | $74,800 | −4% | $49,570 | $121,790 | Not published |
| 26 | Missouri | $74,260 | −5% | $49,370 | $118,390 | 1,670 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $72,130 | −8% | $52,810 | $103,500 | 1,840 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $70,640 | −10% | $46,400 | $120,830 | 4,910 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $70,480 | −10% | $50,010 | $103,620 | 100 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $69,990 | −11% | $47,560 | $112,320 | 2,150 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $69,090 | −12% | $64,330 | $69,090 | Not published |
| 32 | Indiana | $68,300 | −13% | $38,190 | $108,920 | 1,820 |
| 33 | Kansas | $67,990 | −13% | $50,240 | $111,100 | 640 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $67,970 | −13% | $47,590 | $127,490 | 3,930 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $67,410 | −14% | $43,770 | $109,670 | 460 |
| 36 | Iowa | $67,160 | −14% | $49,710 | $103,830 | 1,070 |
| 37 | Georgia | $66,690 | −15% | $42,030 | $122,130 | 4,780 |
| 38 | Florida | $65,020 | −17% | $42,990 | $109,480 | 6,610 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $64,690 | −17% | $40,730 | $94,370 | 670 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $64,630 | −17% | $48,330 | $91,390 | 630 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $64,260 | −18% | $42,940 | $101,290 | 1,200 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $64,090 | −18% | $48,550 | $108,660 | 260 |
| 43 | Idaho | $63,680 | −19% | $43,710 | $103,730 | 500 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $63,450 | −19% | $41,580 | $104,860 | 1,160 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $62,700 | −20% | $39,350 | $98,980 | 1,050 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $61,280 | −22% | $40,830 | $106,780 | 490 |
| 47 | Alabama | $57,710 | −26% | $51,390 | $98,100 | 1,000 |
| 48 | Utah | $52,090 | −33% | $52,090 | $132,800 | Not published |
| 49 | Mississippi | $51,670 | −34% | $36,840 | $83,920 | 370 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $48,080 | −39% | $37,120 | $119,960 | 580 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary questions
Which state pays compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists the most?
Delaware, with a median of $99,560 a year (+27% vs. the national median of $78,210). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $48,080 a year (−39% vs. national).
Where do most compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists work?
California has the most jobs, about 13,430, with a median of $91,410.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.