Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $85,360 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.04
10th percentile $66,600
90th percentile $116,830
Employed locally 1,540
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,600
    25th
    $71,920
    50th (median)
    $85,360
    75th
    $90,900
    90th
    $116,830

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,640
    Napa, CA $92,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $92,180
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $88,920
    California $87,940

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts$82,180
    Accountants and Auditors$89,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81,390
    Project Management Specialists$118,210
    Human Resources Specialists$79,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Sacramento, CA is $41.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Sacramento, CA is 10.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $66,600 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,920.