Human Resources Specialists Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $63,550 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.55
10th percentile $41,180
90th percentile $109,170
Employed locally 1,220
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,180
    25th
    $48,660
    50th (median)
    $63,550
    75th
    $87,940
    90th
    $109,170

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 5% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,550
    Accountants and Auditors $72,350
    Management Analysts $89,860
    Project Management Specialists $100,950
    Training and Development Specialists $75,950
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $58,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Augusta, GA-SC is $30.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 12.8% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,180 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,660.