Human Resources Specialists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Human Resources Specialists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $61,156 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.1% vs the national median of $72,910. An estimated 9,250 human resources specialists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $50,590 to $75,940 depending on location.
$61,156
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$75,940
Highest paying metro
$50,590
Lowest paying metro
9,250
Employed in Kentucky
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Human Resources Specialists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, KY | $75,940 | $65,960 | $95,640 | 1,020 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $67,490 | $51,220 | $84,100 | 3,690 |
| Lexington, KY | $65,600 | $51,300 | $82,950 | 1,340 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,390 | $48,220 | $78,560 | 370 |
| Central Kentucky | $61,200 | $46,640 | $75,460 | 940 |
| West Kentucky | $59,480 | $45,760 | $77,880 | 490 |
| South Central Kentucky | $58,990 | $45,280 | $76,100 | 690 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $58,240 | $46,610 | $77,250 | 200 |
| Owensboro, KY | $52,640 | $39,090 | $73,310 | 160 |
| East Kentucky | $50,590 | $42,100 | $68,620 | 350 |