The average salary for a human resources specialist in the United States is $76,060, but the range typically falls between $51,510 and $92,390. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $36.57, with a range between $24.76 and $44.42.
There are approximately 895,970 people employed as a human resources specialist in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of human resources specialists.The state with the best pay for a human resources specialist is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $106,740, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $58,860.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $42,900 | $20.62 |
| 25th Percentile | $51,510 | $24.76 |
| Median | $67,650 | $32.53 |
| 75th Percentile | $92,390 | $44.42 |
| 90th Percentile | $121,800 | $58.56 |
The salary of a human resources specialist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a human resources specialist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for human resources specialists are District of Columbia, Washington, New York, California, New Jersey while the worst states are Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Montana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,170 | $66,220 | $102,250 |
| Alaska | $47,800 | $74,070 | $105,480 |
| Arizona | $41,900 | $68,660 | $101,420 |
| Arkansas | $35,970 | $62,540 | $107,970 |
| California | $48,530 | $90,110 | $140,450 |
| Colorado | $46,780 | $84,600 | $131,310 |
| Connecticut | $46,800 | $80,060 | $121,060 |
| Delaware | $46,010 | $80,530 | $121,410 |
| District of Columbia | $60,840 | $106,740 | $158,830 |
| Florida | $39,080 | $69,030 | $104,920 |
| Georgia | $38,520 | $71,800 | $112,800 |
| Hawaii | $43,680 | $70,610 | $104,030 |
| Idaho | $37,900 | $66,290 | $97,930 |
| Illinois | $45,560 | $73,710 | $106,150 |
| Indiana | $38,830 | $65,610 | $100,300 |
| Iowa | $42,120 | $69,750 | $106,930 |
| Kansas | $39,400 | $71,280 | $109,890 |
| Kentucky | $38,650 | $66,160 | $98,210 |
| Louisiana | $38,210 | $63,290 | $93,480 |
| Maine | $46,960 | $72,570 | $103,970 |
| Maryland | $50,360 | $86,710 | $134,990 |
| Massachusetts | $47,210 | $83,920 | $131,430 |
| Michigan | $43,710 | $71,070 | $103,420 |
| Minnesota | $48,130 | $79,190 | $121,100 |
| Mississippi | $34,520 | $58,860 | $91,100 |
| Missouri | $37,890 | $67,480 | $102,010 |
| Montana | $38,640 | $64,620 | $103,500 |
| Nebraska | $39,430 | $63,040 | $96,760 |
| Nevada | $40,230 | $72,760 | $110,900 |
| New Hampshire | $38,850 | $77,110 | $121,870 |
| New Jersey | $50,980 | $84,920 | $130,560 |
| New Mexico | $37,730 | $64,580 | $99,440 |
| New York | $49,100 | $89,530 | $138,840 |
| North Carolina | $42,080 | $73,010 | $111,230 |
| North Dakota | $42,700 | $69,500 | $101,750 |
| Ohio | $38,630 | $69,770 | $105,610 |
| Oklahoma | $37,140 | $63,790 | $99,440 |
| Oregon | $45,830 | $74,770 | $109,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,870 | $68,470 | $103,880 |
| Rhode Island | $45,400 | $75,640 | $114,390 |
| South Carolina | $40,530 | $69,690 | $105,130 |
| South Dakota | $44,300 | $65,480 | $93,790 |
| Tennessee | $38,190 | $67,640 | $104,940 |
| Texas | $38,630 | $70,200 | $109,980 |
| Utah | $39,380 | $71,160 | $113,930 |
| Vermont | $48,980 | $72,660 | $100,920 |
| Virginia | $45,620 | $82,600 | $130,320 |
| Washington | $52,160 | $91,220 | $137,950 |
| West Virginia | $39,790 | $69,550 | $108,330 |
| Wisconsin | $44,630 | $69,020 | $99,380 |
| Wyoming | $37,610 | $66,360 | $100,440 |
Even between cities, the salary of a human resources specialist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for human resources specialists is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $114,620.The city with the lowest average salary for human resources specialists is Hot Springs, AR with an average salary of $50,310.
Areas with highest average salaries for human resources specialists
Areas with lowest average salaries for human resources specialists
The number of human resources specialists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of human resources specialists has increased by 248,160. On average, the number of human resources specialists has been increasing by 9.6% each year. The salary of human resources specialists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of human resources specialists has increased by $6,630. On average, the salary of human resources specialists has been increasing by 2.4% each year.
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