Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $67,090 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.26
10th percentile $49,990
90th percentile $115,490
Employed locally 1,300
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,990
    25th
    $56,170
    50th (median)
    $67,090
    75th
    $88,610
    90th
    $115,490

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 31% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,250
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,900
    Waco, TX $65,930
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $65,390
    Midland, TX $64,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $64,150

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$99,350
    Accountants and Auditors$81,030
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,640
    Human Resources Specialists$74,510
    Management Analysts$102,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Austin, TX is $32.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Austin, TX is 12.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,990 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,170.