Human Resources Specialists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $77,340 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.19
10th percentile $48,400
90th percentile $131,700
Employed locally 600
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,400
    25th
    $59,690
    50th (median)
    $77,340
    75th
    $102,560
    90th
    $131,700

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 15% 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
    Winchester, VA-WV $77,040
    Richmond, VA $74,990

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$80,850
    Project Management Specialists$96,930
    Management Analysts$92,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,740
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$80,200
    Loan Officers$59,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Charlottesville, VA is $37.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 6.1% above 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,400 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,690.