Human Resources Specialists Salary by State
The national median pay for human resources specialists is $75,940 a year. By state, it ranges from $55,010 in Arkansas to $110,970 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,180
- 25th percentile
- $58,610
- Median
- $75,940
- 75th percentile
- $99,380
- Top 10%
- $128,720
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 912,430 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $110,970 | +46% | $65,280 | $170,330 | 6,910 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $85,630 | +13% | $57,500 | $145,130 | 27,300 |
| 3 | Washington | $84,550 | +11% | $57,030 | $136,070 | 22,770 |
| 4 | New York | $84,380 | +11% | $56,040 | $149,990 | 54,610 |
| 5 | Maryland | $83,910 | +10% | $54,410 | $139,400 | 15,530 |
| 6 | California | $83,500 | +10% | $52,770 | $151,410 | 104,000 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $82,890 | +9% | $51,000 | $134,810 | 9,010 |
| 8 | Virginia | $82,090 | +8% | $48,530 | $136,660 | 28,540 |
| 9 | Colorado | $80,840 | +6% | $51,290 | $133,850 | 19,450 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $80,690 | +6% | $56,420 | $132,770 | 21,690 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $78,760 | +4% | $50,330 | $127,060 | 17,240 |
| 12 | Oregon | $78,060 | +3% | $51,480 | $126,280 | 10,620 |
| 13 | Vermont | $77,800 | +2% | $55,510 | $114,090 | 1,270 |
| 14 | Delaware | $77,700 | +2% | $50,960 | $132,030 | 2,720 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $77,560 | +2% | $51,270 | $128,250 | 3,320 |
| 16 | Alaska | $76,990 | +1% | $49,910 | $114,330 | 1,420 |
| 17 | Illinois | $76,820 | +1% | $48,980 | $123,940 | 35,430 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $75,630 | 0% | $50,520 | $116,990 | 1,710 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $73,750 | −3% | $49,110 | $113,320 | 2,570 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $73,070 | −4% | $46,760 | $126,000 | 31,140 |
| 21 | Utah | $71,750 | −6% | $46,800 | $123,780 | 9,900 |
| 22 | Maine | $71,630 | −6% | $45,850 | $105,840 | 3,020 |
| 23 | Nevada | $71,610 | −6% | $47,150 | $119,050 | 6,520 |
| 24 | Arizona | $71,390 | −6% | $47,290 | $112,900 | 20,230 |
| 25 | Kansas | $70,870 | −7% | $47,340 | $115,920 | 7,560 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $70,840 | −7% | $47,700 | $122,560 | 4,270 |
| 27 | Georgia | $70,570 | −7% | $44,580 | $125,540 | 32,110 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $70,540 | −7% | $47,860 | $105,270 | 17,360 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $70,450 | −7% | $46,610 | $119,850 | 36,960 |
| 30 | Ohio | $70,180 | −8% | $45,950 | $118,340 | 33,500 |
| 31 | Michigan | $69,520 | −8% | $46,580 | $110,710 | 25,520 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $69,010 | −9% | $43,690 | $107,940 | 10,900 |
| 33 | Texas | $68,920 | −9% | $43,410 | $117,060 | 84,930 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $68,050 | −10% | $46,620 | $117,170 | 4,090 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $67,590 | −11% | $50,670 | $104,550 | 1,340 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $67,370 | −11% | $45,630 | $109,990 | 21,460 |
| 37 | Missouri | $66,990 | −12% | $44,730 | $110,660 | 17,650 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $66,970 | −12% | $44,630 | $115,790 | 1,000 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $66,860 | −12% | $44,490 | $115,920 | 3,130 |
| 40 | Iowa | $66,710 | −12% | $45,400 | $110,640 | 7,930 |
| 41 | Florida | $66,410 | −13% | $44,920 | $115,920 | 62,730 |
| 42 | Indiana | $65,600 | −14% | $44,810 | $106,830 | 17,110 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $65,370 | −14% | $46,070 | $118,590 | 13,720 |
| 44 | Idaho | $64,990 | −14% | $43,820 | $102,490 | 3,930 |
| 45 | Alabama | $64,940 | −14% | $41,890 | $112,880 | 11,080 |
| 46 | Montana | $63,790 | −16% | $44,990 | $108,180 | 2,340 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $61,930 | −18% | $42,730 | $98,480 | 7,220 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $61,630 | −19% | $39,990 | $103,460 | 9,370 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $61,300 | −19% | $39,170 | $100,420 | 7,240 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $60,300 | −21% | $38,500 | $108,950 | 4,850 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $55,010 | −28% | $32,030 | $99,990 | 6,230 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Human Resources Specialists salary questions
Which state pays human resources specialists the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $110,970 a year (+46% vs. the national median of $75,940). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays human resources specialists the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $55,010 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most human resources specialists work?
California has the most jobs, about 104,000, with a median of $83,500.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.