Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $77,070 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.05
10th percentile $48,270
90th percentile $109,320
Employed locally 140
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,270
    25th
    $58,750
    50th (median)
    $77,070
    75th
    $84,030
    90th
    $109,320

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 114% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 14% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,640
    Napa, CA $92,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $92,180
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $88,920
    California $87,940

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Accountants and Auditors $80,130
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Project Management Specialists $100,970
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Bakersfield, CA is $37.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,270 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,750.