Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $80,450 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.68
10th percentile $53,150
90th percentile $108,910
Employed locally 110
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,150
    25th
    $64,890
    50th (median)
    $80,450
    75th
    $96,750
    90th
    $108,910

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 9% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $91,700
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,360
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $85,000
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $84,800
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $83,810
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $82,670

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,600
    Accountants and Auditors $82,580
    Human Resources Specialists $69,620
    Project Management Specialists $87,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,300
    Management Analysts $84,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Portland, ME is $38.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Portland, ME is 4.5% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $53,150 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,890.