Human Resources Specialists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $75,020 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.07
10th percentile $50,180
90th percentile $114,880
Employed locally 2,770
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,180
    25th
    $59,850
    50th (median)
    $75,020
    75th
    $94,890
    90th
    $114,880

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,060
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $74,270
    Syracuse, NY $74,230
    Ithaca, NY $74,210
    Rochester, NY $73,370

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $84,030
    Management Analysts $81,780
    Project Management Specialists $104,370
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,690
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,810
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $71,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Albany, NY is $36.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.17 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Albany, NY is 2.9% above the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Albany?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,180 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,850.