Human Resources Specialists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $69,700 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.51
10th percentile $45,780
90th percentile $124,280
Employed locally 21,210
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,780
    25th
    $52,960
    50th (median)
    $69,700
    75th
    $97,870
    90th
    $124,280

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Morgantown, WV $66,940

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,900
    Accountants and Auditors $82,340
    Management Analysts $101,220
    Project Management Specialists $102,760
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,230
    Training and Development Specialists $65,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Atlanta, GA is $33.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Atlanta, GA is 4.4% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,780 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,960.