Human Resources Specialists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $76,270 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.67
10th percentile $46,790
90th percentile $125,280
Employed locally 1,860
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,790
    25th
    $58,170
    50th (median)
    $76,270
    75th
    $99,320
    90th
    $125,280

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 13% 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
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,050
    Boulder, CO $85,200
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,030
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,240

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$97,350
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$78,210
    Project Management Specialists$105,980
    Accountants and Auditors$79,630
    Management Analysts$105,980
    Training and Development Specialists$64,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Colorado Springs, CO is $36.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.17 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 4.6% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,790 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,170.