Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Delaware$99,560
  2. 2Massachusetts$95,890
  3. 3Colorado$92,560
  4. 4California$91,410
  5. 5District of Columbia$86,710
  6. 6Washington$86,630
  7. 7New Jersey$85,040
  8. 8New Mexico$83,540
  9. 9Oregon$83,320
  10. 10New York$83,200
  11. 11Connecticut$83,100
  12. 12Virginia$81,190
  13. 13New Hampshire$80,810
  14. 14Rhode Island$80,330
  15. 15Maryland$79,700