Human Resources Specialists Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,340 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.01
10th percentile $40,050
90th percentile $98,550
Employed locally 380
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,050
    25th
    $47,500
    50th (median)
    $60,340
    75th
    $79,520
    90th
    $98,550

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $91,460
    Accountants and Auditors $67,860
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,790
    Project Management Specialists $77,200
    Management Analysts $73,880
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $58,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Arizona is $29.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Arizona is 17.2% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,050 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,500.