Human Resources Specialists Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,920 -11% vs national
Median hourly $31.21
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $102,180
Employed locally 540
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $57,150
    50th (median)
    $64,920
    75th
    $85,200
    90th
    $102,180

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,370
    Compliance Officers $98,550
    Project Management Specialists $92,160
    Training and Development Specialists $59,170
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,910
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Capital/Northern New York is $31.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.04 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Capital/Northern New York is 11% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,150.