Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $66,160 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.81
10th percentile $47,360
90th percentile $97,490
Employed locally 430
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,360
    25th
    $50,950
    50th (median)
    $66,160
    75th
    $83,060
    90th
    $97,490

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 21% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$77,630
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,090
    Management Analysts$80,260
    Human Resources Specialists$69,120
    Project Management Specialists$93,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Des Moines, IA is $31.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Des Moines, IA is 14.1% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,360 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,950.