Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $75,720 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.40
10th percentile $49,230
90th percentile $122,600
Employed locally 2,360
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,230
    25th
    $60,180
    50th (median)
    $75,720
    75th
    $100,590
    90th
    $122,600

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 12% 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
    Michigan $78,750
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $76,360
    Sheboygan, WI $75,690
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $73,320
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $72,250
    Savannah, GA $71,640

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,900
    Accountants and Auditors$82,340
    Management Analysts$101,220
    Project Management Specialists$102,760
    Human Resources Specialists$69,700
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Atlanta, GA is $36.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Atlanta, GA is 1.7% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,230 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,180.