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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $78,490 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.74
10th percentile $51,000
90th percentile $99,830
Employed locally 30
National median $77,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,000
    25th
    $56,500
    50th (median)
    $78,490
    75th
    $89,700
    90th
    $99,830

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary vs area income 115% Median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary is 15% above 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
    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

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,040
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,850
    Human Resources Specialists $69,640
    Compliance Officers $75,400
    Project Management Specialists $92,210
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Yakima, WA is $37.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Yakima, WA is 1.9% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,000 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,500.