Human Resources Specialists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $54,240 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.08
10th percentile $34,790
90th percentile $96,180
Employed locally 390
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,790
    25th
    $46,440
    50th (median)
    $54,240
    75th
    $72,910
    90th
    $96,180

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,030
    Warner Robins, GA $73,640
    Sheboygan, WI $72,080
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,640
    Hinesville, GA $69,950
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $69,700

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $57,400
    Accountants and Auditors $73,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,260
    Training and Development Specialists $51,850
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,350
    Project Management Specialists $77,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Athens, GA is $26.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Athens, GA is 25.6% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,790 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,440.