Human Resources Specialists Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $54,030 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.98
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $94,530
Employed locally 250
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $45,450
    50th (median)
    $54,030
    75th
    $68,180
    90th
    $94,530

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 5% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $86,650
    California $81,810
    Vallejo, CA $80,830
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,030

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $46,430
    Loan Officers $59,480
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $56,850
    Cost Estimators $63,840
    Compliance Officers $57,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Dothan, AL is $25.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Dothan, AL is 25.9% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,450.