Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $82,430 +7% vs national
Median hourly $39.63
10th percentile $54,700
90th percentile $124,270
Employed locally 50
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,700
    25th
    $62,360
    50th (median)
    $82,430
    75th
    $94,030
    90th
    $124,270

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 12% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $82,240
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,010
    Project Management Specialists $101,230
    Human Resources Specialists $76,000
    Management Analysts $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $39.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 7% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,700 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,360.