Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $72,230 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.72
10th percentile $50,140
90th percentile $129,510
Employed locally 80
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,140
    25th
    $54,340
    50th (median)
    $72,230
    75th
    $88,180
    90th
    $129,510

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 6% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,320
    California $87,940
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $85,290
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $84,700
    District of Columbia $84,460
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,970

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,390
    Project Management Specialists $83,410
    Human Resources Specialists $61,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $34.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 6.2% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,140 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,340.