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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 31015$73.59/hr$43.91/hr$52.66/hr$69.95/hr$87.15/hr>$100/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ConstructionN/AN/A
Manufacturing30$81.40/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities10$54.47/hr
Information30$43.09/hr
Financial Activities70$76.74/hr
Professional and Business Services110$84.96/hr
Education and Health Services30$64.29/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other ServicesN/AN/A
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
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
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Central Minnesota 10$53.93/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 10$57.46/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 280$70.60/hr1.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 290$70.39/hrN/A
Minnesota 310$69.95/hr1.3%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,590$39.68/hr7.9%
Budget Analysts 470$39.79/hr3.6%
Financial Managers 16,520$76.78/hr16.3%
Labor Relations Specialists 1,660$46.46/hr0.0%
Personal Financial Advisors 6,360$45.87/hr12.3%
Human Resources Managers 4,140$73.97/hr5.6%
Accountants and Auditors 30,400$39.40/hr5.6%
Fundraisers 2,680$36.93/hr6.8%
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 2,320$37.57/hr-1.9%
Chief Executives 6,690$94.33/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.