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Human Resources Specialists salary in United States

The median human resources specialists salary is $75,940 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$47,180
Median (p50)
$75,940
Top (p90)
$128,720
Sample size
912,430

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$47,180
p25$58,610
Median$75,940
p75$99,380
Top (p90)$128,720
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Human Resources Specialists salary by region

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$100,830
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$90,270
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$89,780
Massachusetts$85,630
Washington$84,550
New York$84,380
California$83,500
Virginia$82,090
Colorado$80,840
New Jersey$80,690

Pay trend

Up 7.8% from 2023 to 2025.

$76,0602023
$79,7302024
$81,9902025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Human Resources Specialists salary FAQs

What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in United States?

The median Human Resources Specialists salary in United States is $75,940 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of human resources specialistss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Human Resources Specialists earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $47,180 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $128,720 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $75,940.

Do Human Resources Specialists salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is among the highest at $100,830, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Human Resources Specialists salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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