Human Resources Specialists Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $59,010 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.37
10th percentile $37,240
90th percentile $91,580
Employed locally 130
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,240
    25th
    $45,440
    50th (median)
    $59,010
    75th
    $78,600
    90th
    $91,580

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,930
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $82,960
    Midland, MI $76,450
    Midland, TX $74,860
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $73,390
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,110

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Loan Officers $78,140
    Project Management Specialists $75,050
    Accountants and Auditors $60,240
    Training and Development Specialists $47,600
    Management Analysts $75,270
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Pocatello, ID is $28.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Pocatello, ID is 19.1% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,240 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,440.