Human Resources Specialists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $68,070 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.73
10th percentile $45,350
90th percentile $120,100
Employed locally 2,040
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,350
    25th
    $51,990
    50th (median)
    $68,070
    75th
    $90,910
    90th
    $120,100

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 17% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,020
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,030
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $67,610
    Tuscaloosa, AL $66,420
    Wisconsin $66,370

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,190
    Project Management Specialists $94,280
    Accountants and Auditors $78,230
    Management Analysts $97,090
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,260
    Logisticians $80,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Charleston, SC is $32.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Charleston, SC is 6.6% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,350 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,990.