Human Resources Specialists Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $67,460 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.43
10th percentile $44,550
90th percentile $106,040
Employed locally 210
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,550
    25th
    $52,400
    50th (median)
    $67,460
    75th
    $87,750
    90th
    $106,040

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 120% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 20% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,930
    California $81,810
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,280
    Vallejo, CA $80,830

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $101,110
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,090
    Accountants and Auditors $76,590
    Management Analysts $82,750
    Project Management Specialists $101,420
    Training and Development Specialists $50,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in El Centro, CA is $32.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.46 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in El Centro, CA is 7.5% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,550 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,400.