Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Compensation and benefits managers (SOC 11-3111) employed 22,940 people in May 2025. The median pay is $149,230 a year ($71.75 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,160 and the highest-paid 10% more than $256,570. BLS projects its employment to change by +1.1% between 2025 and 2035 (about 1,600 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Bachelor's degree, with 5 years or more experience in a related occupation.
Highest median pay: Washington ($199,190), Connecticut ($197,970), Massachusetts ($184,070). Most jobs: California (2,970), New York (2,260), Texas (2,230).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $89,160 | $42.87 |
| 25th percentile | $113,170 | $54.41 |
| Median | $149,230 | $71.75 |
| Mean | $162,640 | $78.19 |
| 75th percentile | $200,610 | $96.45 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $256,570 | $123.35 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 23,700 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 24,000 |
| Change in jobs | 300 |
| Percent change | +1.1% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 1,600 |
| Self-employed share | n/a |
| Typical entry education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | 5 years or more |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 90 | 0.29 | $118,470 | $84,090 | $205,840 | -21% | 11% |
| Alaska | 30 | 0.66 | $122,490 | $69,150 | $154,560 | -18% | 14% |
| Arizona | 510 | 1.07 | $129,890 | $80,390 | $210,860 | -13% | 15% |
| Arkansas | 140 | 0.73 | $100,810 | $63,120 | $275,560 | -32% | 12% |
| California | 2,970 | 1.10 | $166,730 | $105,840 | $289,910 | +12% | 15% |
| Colorado | 280 | 0.66 | $165,770 | $92,990 | $227,230 | +11% | 13% |
| Connecticut | 480 | 1.91 | $197,970 | $98,380 | $367,460 | +33% | 9% |
| Delaware | 50 | 0.65 | $166,070 | $114,950 | $264,990 | +11% | 11% |
| District of Columbia | 130 | 1.25 | $160,990 | $114,410 | $251,490 | +8% | 14% |
| Florida | 1,670 | 1.14 | $127,960 | $79,310 | $206,170 | -14% | 17% |
| Georgia | 1,010 | 1.40 | $163,060 | $96,540 | $290,070 | +9% | 11% |
| Hawaii | 60 | 0.69 | $110,120 | $76,670 | $171,110 | -26% | 21% |
| Idaho | 100 | 0.76 | $90,020 | $83,710 | $199,990 | -40% | 18% |
| Illinois | 780 | 0.86 | $151,730 | $78,420 | $235,730 | +2% | 10% |
| Indiana | 170 | 0.37 | $118,180 | $80,620 | $189,560 | -21% | 11% |
| Iowa | 120 | 0.54 | $118,250 | $77,000 | $202,600 | -21% | 10% |
| Kansas | 70 | 0.34 | $114,070 | $82,890 | $173,240 | -24% | 11% |
| Kentucky | 110 | 0.37 | $114,290 | $80,850 | $194,170 | -23% | 10% |
| Louisiana | 220 | 0.76 | $99,840 | $71,620 | $241,390 | -33% | 13% |
| Maine | 50 | 0.54 | $129,690 | $86,600 | $198,930 | -13% | 11% |
| Maryland | 430 | 1.04 | $139,860 | $91,730 | $244,050 | -6% | 15% |
| Massachusetts | 670 | 1.24 | $184,070 | $128,390 | $285,030 | +23% | 12% |
| Michigan | 580 | 0.90 | $151,620 | $95,800 | $240,790 | +2% | 9% |
| Minnesota | 360 | 0.82 | $163,390 | $102,690 | $231,830 | +9% | 9% |
| Mississippi | 70 | 0.41 | $89,250 | $59,030 | $149,990 | -40% | 13% |
| Missouri | 250 | 0.57 | $106,490 | $81,110 | $204,140 | -29% | 12% |
| Nebraska | 140 | 0.90 | $121,630 | $83,200 | $183,490 | -18% | 11% |
| Nevada | 180 | 0.77 | $115,180 | $62,480 | $202,180 | -23% | 18% |
| New Hampshire | 100 | 1.02 | $136,950 | $90,830 | $200,200 | -8% | 14% |
| New Jersey | 950 | 1.51 | $168,370 | $111,720 | $259,690 | +13% | 13% |
| New Mexico | 40 | 0.32 | $124,390 | $74,040 | $248,930 | -17% | 11% |
| New York | 2,260 | 1.58 | $175,620 | $114,990 | $287,490 | +18% | 11% |
| North Carolina | 880 | 1.21 | $135,240 | $63,740 | $227,410 | -9% | 12% |
| Ohio | 460 | 0.56 | $141,920 | $84,580 | $227,440 | -5% | 9% |
| Oklahoma | 180 | 0.71 | $107,760 | $74,880 | $197,020 | -28% | 12% |
| Oregon | 240 | 0.84 | $161,470 | $100,400 | $226,250 | +8% | 12% |
| Pennsylvania | 770 | 0.86 | $139,040 | $92,140 | $225,670 | -7% | 11% |
| Rhode Island | 50 | 0.70 | $149,340 | $93,230 | $264,210 | +0% | 11% |
| South Carolina | 330 | 0.97 | $99,630 | $61,100 | $211,660 | -33% | 15% |
| Tennessee | 670 | 1.37 | $132,780 | $83,010 | $258,950 | -11% | 12% |
| Texas | 2,230 | 1.07 | $136,930 | $86,550 | $216,890 | -8% | 13% |
| Utah | 200 | 0.77 | $132,620 | $80,990 | $213,870 | -11% | 14% |
| Washington | 460 | 0.88 | $199,190 | $116,830 | $301,180 | +33% | 11% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 340 | $216,580 | $126,920 | $301,970 | 1.11 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 320 | $215,180 | $141,310 | $318,060 | 1.93 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 590 | $188,850 | $124,650 | $304,360 | 1.67 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 590 | $185,590 | $129,490 | $285,030 | 1.47 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,420 | $179,730 | $120,760 | $289,680 | 1.73 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 590 | $171,950 | $116,580 | $281,000 | 1.27 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 300 | $167,450 | $101,600 | $267,240 | 1.48 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 760 | $166,100 | $97,930 | $294,920 | 1.79 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 320 | $163,390 | $100,490 | $231,830 | 1.11 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 330 | $162,490 | $101,140 | $268,030 | 1.18 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 1,030 | $155,380 | $103,010 | $270,910 | 1.12 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 610 | $155,340 | $79,320 | $237,060 | 0.91 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 480 | $148,870 | $96,050 | $225,460 | 0.99 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 310 | $148,650 | $99,280 | $215,820 | 1.63 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 430 | $148,520 | $95,720 | $229,600 | 1.00 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 790 | $145,930 | $92,140 | $224,190 | 1.32 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 430 | $131,450 | $81,210 | $206,170 | 1.04 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 440 | $130,010 | $80,390 | $212,200 | 1.26 |
The median is $149,230 a year ($71.75 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $89,160 and the highest-paid tenth over $256,570 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
22,940 in May 2025, and BLS projects +1.1% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Bachelor's degree (BLS).
Washington, with a median of $199,190 (among states with published figures).