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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $75,980 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.53
10th percentile $49,870
90th percentile $113,050
Employed locally 40
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,870
    25th
    $55,490
    50th (median)
    $75,980
    75th
    $80,860
    90th
    $113,050

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 111% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 11% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$78,000
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,460
    Management Analysts$76,360
    Project Management Specialists$100,720
    Human Resources Specialists$73,400
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Chico, CA is $36.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Chico, CA is 1.4% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,870 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,490.