Human Resources Specialists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $73,350 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.26
10th percentile $47,320
90th percentile $132,760
Employed locally 850
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,320
    25th
    $54,980
    50th (median)
    $73,350
    75th
    $100,700
    90th
    $132,760

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 20% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,630
    Project Management Specialists $102,160
    Accountants and Auditors $82,570
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,080
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $76,580
    Training and Development Specialists $64,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Fort Collins, CO is $35.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.85 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 0.6% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,320 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,980.