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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $73,890 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.52
10th percentile $50,550
90th percentile $123,890
Employed locally 610
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,550
    25th
    $59,240
    50th (median)
    $73,890
    75th
    $90,160
    90th
    $123,890

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 3% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$79,760
    Project Management Specialists$96,650
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$63,790
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72,430
    Human Resources Specialists$67,180
    Management Analysts$105,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Milwaukee, WI is $35.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 4.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,550 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,240.