Human Resources Specialists

Human Resources • Business & Finance Careers

Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas. Excludes "Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists" (13-1141) and "Training and Development Specialists" (13-1151).

Typical Salary (Median)
$72,910
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$79,730
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
917,460
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 131071

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Human Resources Specialists earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Human Resources Specialists (2024)

10th Percentile
$45,440
25th Percentile
$55,870
75th Percentile
$97,270
90th Percentile
$126,540

Top Industries

Industries with the most Human Resources Specialists positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
917,460
$79,730 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
792,710
$79,090 avg
3
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
176,700
$67,350 avg
4
Administrative and Support Services
174,930
$67,260 avg
5
Employment Services
138,370
$66,430 avg

Work Environment

Office

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Human Resources Specialists professionals work in business & finance careers, specifically in human resources. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $72,910.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Human Resources Specialists is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 917,460 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

HR specialist recruiter talent acquisition HR generalist

Related Careers

Similar careers in Human Resources

Related by occupation classification

Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.