Human Resources Specialists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $72,350 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.79
10th percentile $49,720
90th percentile $119,510
Employed locally 740
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,720
    25th
    $58,530
    50th (median)
    $72,350
    75th
    $94,190
    90th
    $119,510

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 25% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $78,910
    Fairbanks-College, AK $75,090
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $74,720
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $73,840
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $73,570

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $81,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $90,780
    Project Management Specialists $104,040
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $78,710
    Compliance Officers $84,020
    Loan Officers $65,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Anchorage, AK is $34.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Anchorage, AK is 0.8% below 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,720 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,530.