Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $82,820 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.82
10th percentile $57,110
90th percentile $124,860
Employed locally 200
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,110
    25th
    $69,690
    50th (median)
    $82,820
    75th
    $104,720
    90th
    $124,860

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $96,460
    Massachusetts $93,450
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $92,180
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $84,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,200
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $82,670

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $88,220
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $83,570
    Human Resources Specialists $76,020
    Project Management Specialists $97,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,040
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Worcester, MA is $39.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Worcester, MA is 7.5% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,110 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,690.