Human Resources Specialists Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $69,990 -4% vs national
Median hourly $33.65
10th percentile $43,600
90th percentile $121,040
Employed locally 1,990
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,600
    25th
    $51,790
    50th (median)
    $69,990
    75th
    $96,760
    90th
    $121,040

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $78,610
    Connecticut $77,750
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,050
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $72,350
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $71,150
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $70,190

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $72,520
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,690
    Project Management Specialists $83,620
    Training and Development Specialists $61,740
    Management Analysts $60,470
    Loan Officers $50,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Provo, UT is $33.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Provo, UT is 4% 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 Provo?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,600 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,790.