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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

11-3111 Compensation and Benefits Managers



Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization. Job analysis and position description managers are included in “Human Resource Managers” (11-3121).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 28013$73.65/hr$42.27/hr$54.04/hr$68.09/hr$90.23/hr>$100/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ConstructionN/AN/A
Manufacturing30$63.30/hr
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Information30$42.16/hr
Financial Activities40$85.25/hr
Professional and Business Services130$72.72/hr
Education and Health Services20$71.04/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other ServicesN/AN/A
Public Administration10$60.60/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 250$68.24/hr1.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 260$68.09/hrN/A
Minnesota 280$68.09/hr1.3%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,940$38.85/hr7.9%
Budget Analysts 300$41.91/hr3.6%
Financial Managers 16,400$74.37/hr16.3%
Labor Relations Specialists 1,950$47.69/hr0.0%
Personal Financial Advisors 6,020$48.72/hr12.3%
Human Resources Managers 3,800$70.82/hr5.6%
Accountants and Auditors 30,370$38.52/hr5.6%
Fundraisers 2,510$33.78/hr6.8%
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 2,720$39.24/hr-1.9%
Chief Executives 6,680$94.67/hrN/A


  • Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data, such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
  • Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
  • Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.
  • Prepare detailed job descriptions and classification systems and define job levels and families, in partnership with other managers.
  • Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
  • Design, evaluate and modify benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements.
  • Contract with vendors to provide employee services, such as food services, transportation, or relocation service.
  • Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees by working with brokers and researching benefits issues.
  • Mediate between benefits providers and employees, such as by assisting in handling employees' benefits-related questions or taking suggestions.
  • Prepare detailed job descriptions and classification systems and define job levels and families, in partnership with other managers.