Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $84,350 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.55
10th percentile $54,500
90th percentile $131,850
Employed locally 160
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,500
    25th
    $69,410
    50th (median)
    $84,350
    75th
    $103,110
    90th
    $131,850

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 111% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $91,700
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,390
    California $87,940
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $85,290
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $84,800
    Colorado $84,010

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts$98,110
    Accountants and Auditors$81,140
    Project Management Specialists$97,330
    Compliance Officers$81,140
    Human Resources Specialists$74,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Salem, OR is $40.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Salem, OR is 9.5% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,500 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,410.