Human Resources Specialists Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $74,770 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.95
10th percentile $46,100
90th percentile $131,080
Employed locally 1,560
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,100
    25th
    $56,570
    50th (median)
    $74,770
    75th
    $102,110
    90th
    $131,080

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $86,650
    California $81,810
    Vallejo, CA $80,830
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,030

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $120,910
    Accountants and Auditors $77,280
    Logisticians $110,550
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $93,430
    Management Analysts $118,270
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Huntsville, AL is $35.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Huntsville, AL is 2.6% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,100 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,570.