Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $96,460 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.38
10th percentile $59,020
90th percentile $164,820
Employed locally 2,220
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,020
    25th
    $75,900
    50th (median)
    $96,460
    75th
    $128,370
    90th
    $164,820

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Massachusetts $93,450
    Napa, CA $92,300

    Nearby metros — Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $91,740
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $91,700
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,320
    Delaware $87,710
    Bellingham, WA $85,250

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $101,420
    Project Management Specialists $125,390
    Accountants and Auditors $99,380
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $102,390
    Management Analysts $129,900
    Human Resources Specialists $88,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Seattle, WA is $46.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Seattle, WA is 25.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $59,020 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,900.