Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $82,670 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.74
10th percentile $54,330
90th percentile $132,000
Employed locally 40
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,330
    25th
    $66,780
    50th (median)
    $82,670
    75th
    $110,770
    90th
    $132,000

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $96,460
    Massachusetts $93,450
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $92,180
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $84,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,200
    Worcester, MA $82,820

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74,990
    Accountants and Auditors$80,740
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$75,150
    Training and Development Specialists$61,780
    Fundraisers$78,920
    Human Resources Specialists$80,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Amherst Town, MA is $39.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Amherst Town, MA is 7.3% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,330 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,780.