Texas Median
$74,800
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.96
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $78,210
State Rank
#25 of 50
state estimate
How much do Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists make in Texas?
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Texas take home a median of $74,800 annually — roughly $35.96 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $78,210.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $49,570 while the top 10% make $121,790 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $60,800 and $96,580 a year.
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,570 | $23.83 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $60,800 | $29.23 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $74,800 | $35.96 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $96,580 | $46.43 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $121,790 | $58.55 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 25th out of 50 states and territories for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in other states
Delaware $99,560Massachusetts $95,890Colorado $92,560California $91,410District of Columbia $86,710Washington $86,630New Jersey $85,040New Mexico $83,540Oregon $83,320New York $83,200Connecticut $83,100Virginia $81,190New Hampshire $80,810Rhode Island $80,330Maryland $79,700Michigan $79,480Illinois $79,300Alaska $79,160Minnesota $78,770Maine $77,400Vermont $76,030Ohio $75,780Montana $75,290Arizona $74,930Missouri $74,260Wisconsin $72,130Pennsylvania $70,640North Dakota $70,480Tennessee $69,990Wyoming $69,090Indiana $68,300Kansas $67,990North Carolina $67,970Nebraska $67,410Iowa $67,160Georgia $66,690Florida $65,020Kentucky $64,690South Dakota $64,630Oklahoma $64,260Hawaii $64,090Idaho $63,680South Carolina $63,450Louisiana $62,700Arkansas $61,280Alabama $57,710Utah $52,090Mississippi $51,670West Virginia $48,080
Working as Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in Texas
Nationally, about 112,000 people work as Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($74,800) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists make in Texas?
The median Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary in Texas is $74,800 per year, or about $35.96 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,570 at the entry level to $121,790 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists about 4% less than the national median of $78,210. Texas ranks 25th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $74,800 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.