Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $76,970 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.01
10th percentile $47,080
90th percentile $105,850
Employed locally 590
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,080
    25th
    $60,630
    50th (median)
    $76,970
    75th
    $92,280
    90th
    $105,850

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 112% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 12% 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
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $77,840
    Columbus, OH $75,660
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $74,770
    Toledo, OH $73,010
    Ohio $71,820
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $68,980

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,360
    Project Management Specialists $93,880
    Human Resources Specialists $64,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $70,160
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,770
    Management Analysts $80,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Cleveland, OH is $37.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.1% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,080 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,630.