Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $62,840 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $39,590
90th percentile $110,590
Employed locally 170
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,590
    25th
    $50,060
    50th (median)
    $62,840
    75th
    $78,770
    90th
    $110,590

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $74,770
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $63,290
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $62,310
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $62,220
    Kentucky $62,220
    Bowling Green, KY $60,110

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,960
    Project Management Specialists $82,630
    Human Resources Specialists $65,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,430
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Lexington, KY is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Lexington, KY is 18.4% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,590 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,060.