Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $62,300 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.95
10th percentile $45,770
90th percentile $124,430
Employed locally 160
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,770
    25th
    $49,740
    50th (median)
    $62,300
    75th
    $82,740
    90th
    $124,430

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 24% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,640
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $76,360
    Wisconsin $68,990
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $68,450
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $66,920
    Florence, SC $65,710

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,190
    Project Management Specialists$94,280
    Accountants and Auditors$78,230
    Human Resources Specialists$68,070
    Management Analysts$97,090
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Charleston, SC is $29.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Charleston, SC is 19.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,770 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,740.