Human Resources Specialists Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $57,440 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.61
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $91,230
Employed locally 540
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $57,440
    75th
    $75,070
    90th
    $91,230

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 99% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 1% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,030
    Warner Robins, GA $73,640
    Sheboygan, WI $72,080
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,640
    Hinesville, GA $69,950
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $69,700

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $71,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,810
    Accountants and Auditors $72,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $58,990
    Training and Development Specialists $62,450
    Management Analysts $78,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Macon, GA is $27.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Macon, GA is 21.2% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.