Human Resources Specialists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $70,640 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.96
10th percentile $46,900
90th percentile $121,200
Employed locally 2,690
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,900
    25th
    $57,540
    50th (median)
    $70,640
    75th
    $93,880
    90th
    $121,200

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 100% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 0% above 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,060
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,020
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $74,270
    Syracuse, NY $74,230
    Ithaca, NY $74,210

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,240
    Project Management Specialists $100,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,370
    Management Analysts $84,020
    Compliance Officers $82,410
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Buffalo, NY is $33.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Buffalo, NY is 3.1% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,900 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,540.