Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $68,630 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.00
10th percentile $49,370
90th percentile $99,950
Employed locally 180
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,370
    25th
    $57,560
    50th (median)
    $68,630
    75th
    $85,730
    90th
    $99,950

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,680
    Rochester, MN $105,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,640
    Boulder, CO $99,730
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $96,460
    Massachusetts $93,450

    Nearby metros — Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $77,840
    Cleveland, OH $76,970
    Columbus, OH $75,660
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $74,770
    Toledo, OH $73,010
    Ohio $71,820

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$75,980
    Human Resources Specialists$65,590
    Project Management Specialists$98,380
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$61,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65,840
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$60,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Akron, OH is $33.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.23 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salaries?

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Akron, OH is 10.9% below the national median of $77,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Akron?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,370 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,560.