Human Resources Specialists Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $65,600 -10% vs national
Median hourly $31.54
10th percentile $43,210
90th percentile $105,570
Employed locally 1,340
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,210
    25th
    $51,300
    50th (median)
    $65,600
    75th
    $82,950
    90th
    $105,570

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 7% 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
    Elizabethtown, KY $75,940
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $67,490
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $67,420
    Kentucky $64,950
    Clarksville, TN-KY $61,840
    Rocky Mount, NC $61,580

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,960
    Project Management Specialists $82,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,430
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,200
    Training and Development Specialists $60,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Lexington, KY is $31.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Lexington, KY is 10% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,210 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,300.