Human Resources Specialists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $79,240 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.10
10th percentile $50,040
90th percentile $136,450
Employed locally 13,940
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,040
    25th
    $62,650
    50th (median)
    $79,240
    75th
    $105,340
    90th
    $136,450

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Colorado $78,170

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$93,200
    Accountants and Auditors$95,680
    Project Management Specialists$109,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$80,670
    Management Analysts$104,660
    Training and Development Specialists$75,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Denver, CO is $38.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Denver, CO is 8.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,040 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,650.