Human Resources Specialists Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $57,970 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.87
10th percentile $39,510
90th percentile $89,040
Employed locally 290
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,510
    25th
    $47,260
    50th (median)
    $57,970
    75th
    $77,510
    90th
    $89,040

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $84,180
    Maryland $81,140
    Lawrence, KS $79,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $79,370

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $62,070
    Accountants and Auditors $66,900
    Project Management Specialists $94,350
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,300
    Compliance Officers $71,050
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $54,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Houma, LA is $27.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Houma, LA is 20.5% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,510 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,260.