11-3111

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Role Overview

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

Recommended Majors

Business Administration and Management, General. Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. Labor and Industrial Relations. Organizational Behavior Studies. Insurance.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Washington	$206,320
Rhode Island	$183,140
New Jersey	$182,660
Massachusetts	$181,910
New York	$176,390
Virginia	$171,300
District of Columbia	$160,800
California	$160,740
Colorado	$159,570
Connecticut	$147,070
Oregon	$145,630
Minnesota	$143,990
Maryland	$143,910
Maine	$143,090
Wisconsin	$142,360

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$140,360

Projected Growth (10yr)

+0.2%

Avg. annual openings

1.5k

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