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for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (13-1072) in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupational Description Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
Employment Projections for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
2008
Employment		 2018
Employment
Change		 %
Change		 Projected
Annual
Growth
Openings		 Projected
Annual
Replacement
Openings		 Projected
Total
Annual
Openings
891 979 88 9.9% 9 24 33

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Wages (All Industries, 2010) for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
10th
Percentile
Wage		 25th
Percentile
Wage		 50th
Percentile
Wage		 75th
Percentile
Wage		 90th
Percentile
Wage		 Avg
Hourly
Wage		 Avg
Annual
Wage
$15.86 $18.76 $25.39 $32.20 $38.35 $26.03 $54,125
Data Sources and Limitations
State of Oregon License Information for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists No statewide license is required for this occupation.


Current Job Openings for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in the Oregon Portion of the WIRED Region There are no openings for this occupation in the WIRED region.


Major Industries of Employment for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Industry NAICS Ownership 2008
Employment
Manufacturing 31 Private 86
Food Manufacturing 311 Private 10
Primary Metal Manufacturing 331 Private 15
Foundries 3315 Private 13
Computer and Electronic Product Mfg 334 Private 27
Semiconductor and Electronic Components 3344 Private 13
Wholesale Trade 42 Private 18
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods 423 Private 10
Transportation and Warehousing 48 Private 15
Truck Transportation 484 Private 10
Information 51 Private 15
Telecommunications 517 Private 12
Wired Telecommunications Carriers 5171 Private 11
Finance and Insurance 52 Private 118
Insurance Carriers & Related Activities 524 Private 104
Insurance Carriers 5241 Private 35
Insurance Agencies, Brokerages & Support 5242 Private 69
Professional and Technical Services 54 Private 46
Professional and Technical Services 541 Private 46
Computer Systems Design and Rel Services 5415 Private 10
Advertising and Related Services 5418 Private 10
Management of Companies and Enterprises 55 Private 185
Administrative and Waste Services 56 Private 12
Administrative and Support Services 561 Private 12
Health Care and Social Assistance 62 Private 51
Ambulatory Health Care Services 621 Private 17
Offices of Physicians 6211 Private 10
Hospitals 622 Private 19
Other Services, Ex. Public Admin 81 Private 44
Membership Organizations & Associations 813 Private 44
Religious Organizations 8131 Private 11
Professional and Similar Organizations 8139 Private 33
Finance and Insurance 52 State 106
Funds, Trusts & Other Financial Vehicles 525 State 106
Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds 5251 State 106
Educational Services 61 Local 46


Educational Requirements for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Workers typically need a Bachelor's degree to enter this occupation.
Skills for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
  • Analyze Statistical Data
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Pensions
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Social Statistics
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Organizational Theory
  • Assess Employee Skill Levels
  • Assist With Business And Managerial Research
  • Complete Employee Insurance Forms
  • Conduct Organizational Development
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Develop Employee Compensation Systems
  • Establish And Evaluate Employee Performance Standards
  • Establish Employee Policies And Standards
  • Follow Principles Of Business Law
  • Implement Employee Benefit Plans
  • Implement Employee Compensation Plans
  • Interpret And Apply Labor And Employment Regulations
  • Maintain Employee Records
  • Maintain Job Descriptions
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Organize And Work With Detailed Records
  • Perform Organizational Accounting Or Budgeting
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process And Prepare Business Forms
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Resolve Conflicts
  • Resolve Personnel Problems And Grievances
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Employee Classification System
  • Use Interviewing Techniques


Schools and Training Providers for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

DeVry University-Washington
3600 S 344th Wy
Federal Way, WA 98001-9558
Phone: (253) 943-2800
Programs of Training:
 University of Washington-Seattle Campus
1400 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, WA 98195-4550
Phone: (206) 543-2100
Programs of Training:
 Clark College
1800 E McLoughlin Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98663-3598
Phone: (360) 992-2000
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
 Washington State University
French Administration Building
Pullman, WA 99164-1009
Phone: (509) 335-3564
Programs of Training:
 Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Eastern Washington University
526 5th Street
Cheney, WA 99004-2496
Phone: (509) 359-6200
Programs of Training:
 Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
 Western Washington University
516 High St
Bellingham, WA 98225-9008
Phone: (360) 650-3430
Programs of Training:
City University
11900 NE First Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: (425) 637-1010
Programs of Training:
 Linfield College-Adult Degree Program
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2447
Programs of Training:


Graduates and Program Completers for training programs related to Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Program Award State Completers Year
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; <1 yr. Oregon 15 2008
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Bachelor's Degree Oregon 65 2008
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Master's Degree Oregon 1 2008


Employment Service Job Applicants - January 2011 for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupation Oregon Job Applicants by Experience Level Washington Applicants
None <1 Year 1-4 Years 5-9 Years 10+ Years
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 184 39 244 138 161 0

Occupational experience is largely self-reported.

Applicants counts include only those registered with the Oregon State Employment Department and the Washington State Employment Security Department. They do not represent all job applicants across the WIRED region.

Applicants in Oregon may be listed under multiple occupational categories, so summing applicant counts across occupational classifications will result in some double-counting.

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Washington State Employment Security Department


Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Human Resources, Training, And Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 36%
The Oregon-Washington WIRED Region consists of Clackamas, Columbia, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties in Washington.