Human Resources Specialists Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $65,560 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.52
10th percentile $44,090
90th percentile $100,560
Employed locally 2,380
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,090
    25th
    $48,150
    50th (median)
    $65,560
    75th
    $83,060
    90th
    $100,560

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 104% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 4% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lawrence, KS $79,950
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $79,120
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,860
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,050
    Winchester, VA-WV $77,040

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,650
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $70,240
    Project Management Specialists $94,390
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,540
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $67,980
    Training and Development Specialists $56,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Greensboro, NC is $31.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Greensboro, NC is 10.1% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,090 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,150.