Human Resources Specialists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $74,990 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.05
10th percentile $45,780
90th percentile $122,900
Employed locally 4,950
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,780
    25th
    $58,930
    50th (median)
    $74,990
    75th
    $98,530
    90th
    $122,900

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Vallejo, CA $80,830
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,860
    Charlottesville, VA $77,340
    Winchester, VA-WV $77,040

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,620
    Management Analysts $93,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,170
    Project Management Specialists $100,540
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $81,240
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $80,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Richmond, VA is $36.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Richmond, VA is 2.9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,780 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,930.