Human Resources Specialists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $57,440 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.62
10th percentile $34,560
90th percentile $130,880
Employed locally 1,470
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,560
    25th
    $45,640
    50th (median)
    $57,440
    75th
    $85,260
    90th
    $130,880

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 26% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $86,650
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,060

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,680
    Project Management Specialists $83,300
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,320
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $99,200
    Accountants and Auditors $76,110
    Management Analysts $89,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Fayetteville, AR is $27.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 21.2% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,560 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,640.