Human Resources Specialists Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $78,660 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.82
10th percentile $53,030
90th percentile $133,290
Employed locally 320
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,030
    25th
    $64,440
    50th (median)
    $78,660
    75th
    $105,510
    90th
    $133,290

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 28% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,930
    California $81,810
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,280
    Vallejo, CA $80,830

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $94,780
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,400
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,920
    Project Management Specialists $106,720
    Management Analysts $101,560
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $67,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Napa, CA is $37.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Napa, CA is 7.9% above 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $53,030 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,440.