Human Resources Specialists Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $74,210 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.68
10th percentile $51,970
90th percentile $116,430
Employed locally 200
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,970
    25th
    $61,970
    50th (median)
    $74,210
    75th
    $98,390
    90th
    $116,430

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 102% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 2% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,060
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,020
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $74,270
    Syracuse, NY $74,230
    Rochester, NY $73,370

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,540
    Project Management Specialists $92,810
    Fundraisers $77,900
    Training and Development Specialists $62,670
    Management Analysts $79,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Ithaca, NY is $35.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Ithaca, NY is 1.8% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,970 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,970.