Human Resources Specialists Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $60,110 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.90
10th percentile $43,270
90th percentile $103,880
Employed locally 770
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,270
    25th
    $55,900
    50th (median)
    $60,110
    75th
    $79,340
    90th
    $103,880

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 102% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 2% 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
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $68,260
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $67,900
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $65,120
    Flagstaff, AZ $65,000
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $64,970
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $64,900

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$50,650
    Accountants and Auditors$73,380
    Project Management Specialists$76,740
    Management Analysts$73,210
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62,490
    Training and Development Specialists$55,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Gainesville, FL is $28.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Gainesville, FL is 17.6% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,270 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,900.