Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 2,240 | 20.70 | 11.50 | 25.30 | 43,060 | 23,930 | 52,620 |
| Joplin MSA | 20 | 16.10 | 11.59 | 18.35 | 33,480 | 24,100 | 38,170 |
| Columbia MSA | 90 | 20.05 | 13.81 | 23.16 | 41,700 | 28,730 | 48,180 |
| St Joseph MSA | 70 | 19.77 | 10.07 | 24.61 | 41,110 | 20,950 | 51,190 |
| Springfield MSA | 70 | 17.50 | 10.41 | 21.04 | 36,390 | 21,660 | 43,760 |
| St Louis MSA | 1,330 | 20.47 | 10.76 | 25.32 | 42,570 | 22,390 | 52,660 |
| Kansas City* | 400 | 24.05 | 16.36 | 27.89 | 50,020 | 34,026 | 58,017 |
| Central Region* | 180 | 18.68 | 11.60 | 22.21 | 38,847 | 24,131 | 46,204 |
| Northeast Region* | 20 | 15.46 | 10.40 | 17.98 | 32,149 | 21,640 | 37,403 |
| Northwest Region* | 70 | 19.36 | 9.92 | 24.08 | 40,268 | 20,632 | 50,086 |
| Ozark Region* | 70 | 17.31 | 10.52 | 20.70 | 36,005 | 21,889 | 43,063 |
| South Central Region* | 20 | 13.05 | 11.75 | 13.70 | 27,149 | 24,447 | 28,500 |
| Southeast Region* | 80 | 21.82 | 12.42 | 26.52 | 45,378 | 25,824 | 55,155 |
| Southwest Region* | 30 | 14.98 | 10.87 | 17.03 | 31,153 | 22,619 | 35,419 |
| St. Charles* | 30 | 19.89 | 12.94 | 23.37 | 41,376 | 26,920 | 48,604 |
| St. Louis City* | 400 | 20.99 | 12.09 | 25.44 | 43,663 | 25,140 | 52,924 |
| St. Louis County* | 820 | 20.43 | 9.96 | 25.66 | 42,485 | 20,706 | 53,374 |
| West Central Region* | 20 | 23.67 | 12.11 | 29.46 | 49,244 | 25,197 | 61,267 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 2,620 | 2,960 | 340 | 12.98 | 85 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 1,060 | 1,140 | 80 | 7.55 | 29 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 1,490 | 1,730 | 240 | 16.11 | 53 | Good |
| Central Region* | 170 | 190 | 20 | 11.76 | 5 | Good |
| Northeast Region* | 50 | 50 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Ozark Region* | 110 | 130 | 20 | 18.18 | 4 | Good |
| South Central Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Southeast Region* | 100 | 110 | 10 | 10.00 | 3 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 50 | 60 | 10 | 20.00 | 1 | Good |
| West Central Region* | 40 | 40 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Bachelor's degree
in one of the following
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Labor and Industrial Relations