Human Resources Specialists Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $75,010 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.06
10th percentile $48,680
90th percentile $117,250
Employed locally 100
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,680
    25th
    $61,280
    50th (median)
    $75,010
    75th
    $94,350
    90th
    $117,250

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 109% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 9% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,930
    California $81,810
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,280
    Vallejo, CA $80,830

    Related occupations in Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,010
    Accountants and Auditors $75,780
    Management Analysts $78,650
    Training and Development Specialists $48,780
    Compliance Officers $74,150
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Hanford, CA is $36.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Hanford, CA is 2.9% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,680 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,280.