Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $76,900 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.97
10th percentile $49,310
90th percentile $119,990
Employed locally 1,570
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,310
    25th
    $61,400
    50th (median)
    $76,900
    75th
    $95,590
    90th
    $119,990

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 4% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,250
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $67,090
    Waco, TX $65,930
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $65,390
    Midland, TX $64,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $64,150

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $97,990
    Accountants and Auditors $81,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,150
    Human Resources Specialists $69,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,900
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Houston, TX is $36.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Houston, TX is 0.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,310 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,400.