Human Resources Workers

Occupation

$74,220
National Median Salary
$35.68
Median Hourly Wage
982,460
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$45,560
$56,540
$74,220
$98,470
$128,180

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+29.4%
10 Year Change
$57,340
2014 Median
$74,220
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Human Resources Workers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services $132,340 2,630
Nuclear Electric Power Generation $124,070 130
Taxi and Limousine Service $120,080 500
Coal Mining $114,210 160
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation $107,970 270

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Detailed Human Resources Workers Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Farm Labor Contractors $48,690
Human Resources Specialists $72,910
Labor Relations Specialists $93,500

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Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services Nuclear Electric Power Generation Taxi and Limousine Service Coal Mining Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Software Publishers Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers 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