Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $85,100 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.91
10th percentile $58,360
90th percentile $132,660
Employed locally 890
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,360
    25th
    $70,630
    50th (median)
    $85,100
    75th
    $108,660
    90th
    $132,660

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 17% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,030
    Accountants and Auditors $93,430
    Project Management Specialists $107,880
    Management Analysts $102,340
    Human Resources Specialists $79,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in San Diego, CA is $40.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in San Diego, CA is 10.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,360 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,630.