Human Resources Specialists Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $56,820 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.32
10th percentile $39,990
90th percentile $95,330
Employed locally 540
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,990
    25th
    $48,340
    50th (median)
    $56,820
    75th
    $73,060
    90th
    $95,330

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860
    Winchester, VA-WV $77,040
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $74,590
    Morgantown, WV $66,940
    Beckley, WV $62,890

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,720
    Accountants and Auditors $67,600
    Compliance Officers $63,270
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $64,170
    Project Management Specialists $89,760
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $50,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Charleston, WV is $27.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Charleston, WV is 22.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,990 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,340.