Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $63,980 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.76
10th percentile $44,830
90th percentile $102,180
Employed locally 230
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,830
    25th
    $54,420
    50th (median)
    $63,980
    75th
    $80,600
    90th
    $102,180

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Napa, CA $92,300
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,050
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $82,430
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,900
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $74,300
    Erie, PA $71,560

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$74,640
    Management Analysts$78,820
    Human Resources Specialists$64,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,810
    Project Management Specialists$97,360
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Harrisburg, PA is $30.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Harrisburg, PA is 16.9% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,830 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,420.