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13-1141 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists



Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota   $41.02/hr$18.98/hr$31.16/hr$38.51/hr$49.43/hr$64.00/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction20$35.24/hr
Manufacturing80$49.67/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities90$39.52/hr
Information20$41.48/hr
Financial Activities480$36.38/hr
Professional and Business Services1,020$38.75/hr
Education and Health Services310$36.49/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services40$37.66/hr
Public Administration170$41.50/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Minnesota N/A$38.51/hr7.9%
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA N/A$38.75/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 20$38.01/hr9.3%
Southwest Balance of State 20$32.09/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 20$33.24/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 40$36.18/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 40$36.70/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 50$35.44/hr5.6%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 60$39.13/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 60$52.87/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 70$40.22/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 70$31.71/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 70$40.22/hr13.6%
Central Minnesota 80$35.33/hr10.1%
Southeast Minnesota 120$38.33/hr4.2%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,790$38.75/hr7.1%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Compensation and Benefits Managers 360$79.87/hr1.3%
Labor Relations Specialists 1,710$49.25/hr0.0%
Human Resources Managers 4,370$75.17/hr5.6%
Survey Researchers 340$51.51/hrN/A
Chief Executives 6,740$95.65/hrN/A
Budget Analysts 450$42.02/hr3.6%
Education Administrators, Postsecondary 2,110$51.20/hr3.1%
Accountants and Auditors 30,530$39.89/hr5.6%
Medical and Health Services Managers 11,350$59.98/hr26.1%
Personal Financial Advisors 5,280$50.19/hr12.3%


  • Provide advice on the resolution of classification and salary complaints.
  • Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
  • Research job and worker requirements, structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations, and occupational trends.
  • Evaluate job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary.
  • Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
  • Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, and salary scales.
  • Advise staff of individuals' qualifications.
  • Research job and worker requirements, structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations, and occupational trends.
  • Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.
  • Plan, develop, evaluate, improve, and communicate methods and techniques for selecting, promoting, compensating, evaluating, and training workers.