Human Resources Specialists Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $63,580 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.57
10th percentile $43,180
90th percentile $103,510
Employed locally 360
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,180
    25th
    $51,820
    50th (median)
    $63,580
    75th
    $83,320
    90th
    $103,510

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 2% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Vallejo, CA $80,830
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,860
    Charlottesville, VA $77,340
    Winchester, VA-WV $77,040

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,490
    Project Management Specialists $87,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,140
    Management Analysts $82,280
    Training and Development Specialists $65,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Blacksburg, VA is $30.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Blacksburg, VA 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,180 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,820.