Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $60,110 -22% vs national
Median hourly $28.90
10th percentile $34,410
90th percentile $89,830
Employed locally 40
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,410
    25th
    $42,800
    50th (median)
    $60,110
    75th
    $70,820
    90th
    $89,830

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $74,770
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $63,290
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $62,840
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $62,310
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $62,220
    Kentucky $62,220

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,660
    Human Resources Specialists $61,390
    Project Management Specialists $79,030
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $59,140
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $53,480
    Training and Development Specialists $61,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Bowling Green, KY is $28.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Bowling Green, KY is 22% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,410 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,800.