Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $99,730 +29.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.95
10th percentile $61,830
90th percentile $171,230
Employed locally 110
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,830
    25th
    $75,470
    50th (median)
    $99,730
    75th
    $129,990
    90th
    $171,230

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 3% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $96,460
    Massachusetts $93,450
    Napa, CA $92,300

    Nearby metros — Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,640
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $96,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $85,290
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $85,000
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $84,800
    District of Columbia $84,460

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$95,470
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$92,570
    Project Management Specialists$125,960
    Accountants and Auditors$94,450
    Human Resources Specialists$85,200
    Management Analysts$106,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Boulder, CO is $47.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Boulder, CO is 29.5% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,830 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,470.