Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $67,840 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.62
10th percentile $51,350
90th percentile $129,990
Employed locally 360
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,350
    25th
    $61,270
    50th (median)
    $67,840
    75th
    $95,190
    90th
    $129,990

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,370
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $79,410
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $76,890
    Anchorage, AK $76,860
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $76,360

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,210
    Project Management Specialists $110,000
    Accountants and Auditors $83,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $92,110
    Human Resources Specialists $79,120
    Personal Financial Advisors $61,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Durham, NC is $32.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Durham, NC is 11.9% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,350 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,270.