Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $66,020 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.74
10th percentile $49,410
90th percentile $91,230
Employed locally 580
National median $77,020

Compare Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Madison, WI stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
in
Madison, WI
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,410
    25th
    $57,200
    50th (median)
    $66,020
    75th
    $80,730
    90th
    $91,230

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 24% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $83,310
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,050
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $82,980
    Kenosha, WI $80,490
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $79,410
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $76,890

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,490
    Project Management Specialists $92,170
    Management Analysts $97,680
    Human Resources Specialists $75,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,810
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Madison, WI is $31.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Madison, WI is 14.3% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,410 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,200.