Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $74,360 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.75
10th percentile $52,610
90th percentile $112,610
Employed locally 240
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,610
    25th
    $61,430
    50th (median)
    $74,360
    75th
    $98,290
    90th
    $112,610

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 21% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $96,460
    Washington $91,740
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $91,700
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,320
    Delaware $87,710

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $86,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Human Resources Specialists $84,180
    Accountants and Auditors $90,140
    Compliance Officers $82,050
    Financial and Investment Analysts $67,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Olympia, WA is $35.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Olympia, WA is 3.5% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,610 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,430.