Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $65,170 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.33
10th percentile $52,320
90th percentile $101,860
Employed locally 30
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,320
    25th
    $58,910
    50th (median)
    $65,170
    75th
    $82,230
    90th
    $101,860

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,050
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $82,150
    Ann Arbor, MI $81,880
    Minnesota $81,670
    Midland, MI $79,190
    Michigan $78,750

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$69,330
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$57,840
    Human Resources Specialists$62,700
    Project Management Specialists$81,730
    Training and Development Specialists$59,690
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$62,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Traverse City, MI is $31.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Traverse City, MI is 15.4% below 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,320 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,910.