Human Resources Specialists Salary in Redding, CA

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

Median annual salary $69,700 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.51
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $111,980
Employed locally 280
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $58,370
    50th (median)
    $69,700
    75th
    $85,830
    90th
    $111,980

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 3% 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,100
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,140
    Management Analysts $82,160
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $81,030
    Project Management Specialists $95,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Redding, CA is $33.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Redding, CA is 4.4% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,370.