Human Resources Specialists
Occupation
$72,910
National Median Salary
$35.05
Median Hourly Wage
917,460
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+27.0%
10 Year Change
$57,420
2014 Median
$72,910
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Human Resources Specialists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $132,320 | 2,580 |
| Taxi and Limousine Service | $120,080 | 500 |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $119,650 | 110 |
| Coal Mining | $114,210 | 160 |
| Software Publishers | $107,090 | 10,810 |
Top Paying States for Human Resources Specialists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $102,500 | 7,130 |
| Washington | $83,230 | 25,110 |
| Massachusetts | $81,960 | 25,490 |
| California | $81,810 | 104,880 |
| Maryland | $81,140 | 16,960 |
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Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Taxi and Limousine Service
Nuclear Electric Power Generation
Coal Mining
Software Publishers
Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Monetary Authorities-Central Bank
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Publishing Industries
Wind Electric Power Generation
