Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $77,900 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.45
10th percentile $50,240
90th percentile $134,360
Employed locally 600
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,240
    25th
    $62,870
    50th (median)
    $77,900
    75th
    $103,490
    90th
    $134,360

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $83,310
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $82,630
    Portland-South Portland, ME $80,450
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $79,990
    Connecticut $79,070
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,440

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,580
    Project Management Specialists $97,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,080
    Human Resources Specialists $70,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,400
    Management Analysts $82,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Salt Lake City, UT is $37.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.60 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salaries?

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.1% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,240 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,870.