Human Resources Specialists Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $49,810 -31.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $35,540
90th percentile $82,260
Employed locally 100
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,540
    25th
    $41,430
    50th (median)
    $49,810
    75th
    $63,340
    90th
    $82,260

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 10% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $86,650
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,060

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $55,730
    Accountants and Auditors $62,260
    Project Management Specialists $64,220
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $53,950
    Training and Development Specialists $34,520
    Loan Officers $78,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Hot Springs, AR is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.81 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Hot Springs, AR is 31.7% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,540 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,430.