Human Resources Specialists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $64,500 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.01
10th percentile $45,160
90th percentile $119,990
Employed locally 1,330
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,160
    25th
    $50,440
    50th (median)
    $64,500
    75th
    $86,920
    90th
    $119,990

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 24% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,280
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,240
    Jacksonville, NC $70,190
    Carson City, NV $68,490
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $64,710
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $63,390

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,120
    Project Management Specialists $96,260
    Accountants and Auditors $79,460
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,620
    Management Analysts $90,060
    Training and Development Specialists $61,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Reno, NV is $31.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Reno, NV is 11.5% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,160 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,440.