Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $64,930 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.21
10th percentile $49,290
90th percentile $103,190
Employed locally 900
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,290
    25th
    $53,510
    50th (median)
    $64,930
    75th
    $80,240
    90th
    $103,190

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 25% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,680
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,390
    Kingston, NY $82,630
    Ithaca, NY $79,500
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $78,480
    Rochester, NY $77,060

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$84,030
    Management Analysts$81,780
    Project Management Specialists$104,370
    Human Resources Specialists$75,020
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81,690
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Albany, NY is $31.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Albany, NY is 15.7% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,290 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,510.