Human Resources Specialists Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $60,890 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $40,110
90th percentile $98,540
Employed locally 470
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,110
    25th
    $48,470
    50th (median)
    $60,890
    75th
    $77,860
    90th
    $98,540

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 21% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,030
    Warner Robins, GA $73,640
    Sheboygan, WI $72,080
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,640
    Hinesville, GA $69,950
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $69,700

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $70,560
    Accountants and Auditors $74,610
    Project Management Specialists $83,620
    Logisticians $46,540
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,650
    Training and Development Specialists $56,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Gainesville, GA is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Gainesville, GA is 16.5% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,110 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,470.