Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $79,500 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.22
10th percentile $62,690
90th percentile $123,780
Employed locally 50
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,690
    25th
    $63,710
    50th (median)
    $79,500
    75th
    $80,800
    90th
    $123,780

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 109% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 9% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,680
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,390
    Kingston, NY $82,630
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $78,480
    Rochester, NY $77,060
    Binghamton, NY $76,590

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,540
    Project Management Specialists $92,810
    Human Resources Specialists $74,210
    Fundraisers $77,900
    Training and Development Specialists $62,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Ithaca, NY is $38.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Ithaca, NY is 3.2% above 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,690 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,710.