Human Resources Specialists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $55,050 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.47
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $95,640
Employed locally 1,580
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $44,670
    50th (median)
    $55,050
    75th
    $73,050
    90th
    $95,640

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $86,650
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,060

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$61,880
    Accountants and Auditors$63,160
    Project Management Specialists$73,720
    Management Analysts$76,040
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62,910
    Training and Development Specialists$53,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Little Rock, AR is $26.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.07 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Little Rock, AR is 24.5% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,670.