Human Resources Specialists Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $65,550 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.51
10th percentile $42,790
90th percentile $111,080
Employed locally 2,560
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,790
    25th
    $52,660
    50th (median)
    $65,550
    75th
    $85,210
    90th
    $111,080

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 6% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $67,290
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $64,780
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $64,130
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $62,400
    Clarksville, TN-KY $61,840
    Cleveland, TN $60,530

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$74,320
    Project Management Specialists$83,690
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$65,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,830
    Management Analysts$88,510
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$66,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Knoxville, TN is $31.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Knoxville, TN is 10.1% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,790 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,660.