Human Resources Specialists Salary in North Carolina
Human Resources Specialists in North Carolina earn a median of $73,070 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,140
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,760; the top 10% earn over $126,000. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Human Resources Managers$142,990 median in North Carolina
- Labor Relations Specialists$86,270 median in North Carolina
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48,190 median in North Carolina
- Compliance Managers$141,160 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$67,970 median in North Carolina
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70,140 median in North Carolina
Human Resources Specialists pay in North Carolina
How much do human resources specialists make in North Carolina?
The median is $73,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,760 and the top 10% earn over $126,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.