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Occupational Report for Compensation, Benefits, And Job Analysis Specialists (13-1072) , Oregon Statewide
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 Outlook for Compensation, Benefits, And Job Analysis Specialists
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Compensation, Benefits, And Job Analysis Specialists There are 12 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 12 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Physician (Compensation & Pension) Neurologist [T38-10-0083-Rb] 2/5/10 Hillsboro
Physician (Compensation & Pension) Neurologist [T38-10-0083-Rb] 2/5/10 Hillsboro
Physician (Compensation & Pension) Neurologist [T38-10-0083-Rb] 2/5/10 The Dalles
Physician (Compensation & Pension) Neurologist [T38-10-0083-Rb] 2/5/10 Salem
Physician (Compensation & Pension) [T38-10-0082-Rb] 2/5/10 Hillsboro
Payroll Clerk 2/3/10 Keizer $12.00/hr DOE
Defined Benefits Pension Administrator 7029a 2/1/10 Portland $35,000/yr DOE
Employee Benefits Account Manager 1/26/10 Portland $50,000/yr to $70,000/yr DOE
Senior Benefits Analyst / 50216205 1/19/10 Wilsonville
Hris & Compensation Specialist | #10236 1/10/10 Milwaukie DOE, Neg.
Defined Contribution Analyst - 401(K) Analyst 16217-E 12/10/09 Portland $38,000/yr DOE
Senior Benefits Analyst - Hris, Advanced Excel/Word 11/25/09 Wilsonville
State of Oregon License Information for Compensation, Benefits, And Job Analysis Specialists No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Compensation, Benefits, And Job Analysis Specialists
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $15.92 $18.30 $23.07 $30.39 $36.78 $24.52 $51,005
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 17.90 20.28 26.80 31.40 36.14 26.40 54,922
Multnomah / Washington 15.52 18.00 22.51 30.23 36.51 24.19 50,304
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 16.41 18.80 24.14 31.53 37.78 25.27 52,555
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 16.40 18.09 21.93 27.17 33.30 23.45 48,768
Lane 18.57 21.81 27.76 35.33 39.24 28.32 58,914
Douglas 16.79 18.06 20.59 31.01 37.94 24.48 50,910
Jackson / Josephine 14.32 16.70 21.97 26.79 33.31 22.88 47,598
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 16.47 18.03 21.01 25.34 28.93 21.65 45,013
Klamath / Lake 14.59 16.65 19.38 23.36 26.31 20.02 41,638
Morrow / Umatilla 17.37 20.78 23.14 25.91 30.30 23.24 48,353
Grant / Harney / Malheur 14.09 15.80 21.92 23.93 25.14 20.36 42,340
Clackamas 19.11 22.44 29.13 35.89 40.66 29.85 62,098
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Compensation, Benefits, And Job Analysis Specialists
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 950 1,099 149 15.7% 15 16 31
Multnomah / Washington 598 679 81 13.5% 8 10 18
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 70 83 13 18.6% 1 1 3
Clackamas 66 81 15 22.7% 2 1 3
Lane 51 63 12 23.5% 1 1 2
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 44 59 15 34.1% 2 1 2
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 32 36 4 12.5% 0 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 23 27 4 17.4% 0 0 1
Douglas 13 14 1 7.7% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 11 12 1 9.1% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 6 4 -2 -33.3% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 5 7 2 40.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 5 6 1 20.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 4 5 1 25.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0

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
Industries of Employment for Compensation, Benefits, And Job Analysis Specialists
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 950
Total, All Industries Private 677
Manufacturing Private 92
Food Manufacturing Private 17
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 14
Foundries Private 12
Machinery Manufacturing Private 15
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing Private 11
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 19
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 11
Wholesale Trade Private 23
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 14
Retail Trade Private 29
Information Private 13
Finance and Insurance Private 98
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Private 11
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 79
Insurance Carriers Private 60
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities Private 19
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Private 19
Real Estate Private 18
Activities Related to Real Estate Private 13
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 57
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 11
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 27
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 188
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 31
Administrative and Support Services Private 31
Office Administrative Services Private 12
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 65
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 16
Hospitals Private 33
Social Assistance Private 10
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 39
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 39
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations Private 34
Total, All Industries State 125
Finance and Insurance State 111
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles State 111
Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds State 111
Educational Services State 14
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 14
Total, All Industries Local 126
Utilities Local 11
Educational Services Local 42
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 23
Public Administration Local 55
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 51
Total, All Industries Tribal 16
Educational Requirements for Compensation, Benefits, And Job Analysis Specialists Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
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:

Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
Linfield College-Adult Degree Program
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2447
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
University of Phoenix-Oregon Campus
13221 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 500
Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: (877) 867-4748
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Compensation, Benefits, And Job Analysis Specialists No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
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%
Statistical Assistants 29%
Human Resources Managers 27%
Training And Development Specialists 24%
Management Analysts 21%