Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $78,100 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.55
10th percentile $51,980
90th percentile $106,950
Employed locally 170
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,980
    25th
    $57,610
    50th (median)
    $78,100
    75th
    $102,080
    90th
    $106,950

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 115% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 15% above 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
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $85,000
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $84,800
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $83,810
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $82,670
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $82,630
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,970

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,080
    Accountants and Auditors$79,260
    Project Management Specialists$103,090
    Human Resources Specialists$69,590
    Management Analysts$89,680
    Training and Development Specialists$63,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Albuquerque, NM is $37.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1.4% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,980 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,610.