Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $67,300 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.36
10th percentile $39,660
90th percentile $102,160
Employed locally 200
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,660
    25th
    $55,630
    50th (median)
    $67,300
    75th
    $94,990
    90th
    $102,160

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 108% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 8% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,640
    Delaware $87,710
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $85,100
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $85,000
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,370

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,650
    Accountants and Auditors $75,780
    Project Management Specialists $82,400
    Human Resources Specialists $66,300
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,300
    Management Analysts $97,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in New Orleans, LA is $32.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in New Orleans, LA is 12.6% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,660 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,630.