Human Resources Specialists Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $79,240 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.10
10th percentile $57,130
90th percentile $127,630
Employed locally 600
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,130
    25th
    $66,530
    50th (median)
    $79,240
    75th
    $100,060
    90th
    $127,630

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 16% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,100
    Accountants and Auditors $84,860
    Management Analysts $95,270
    Project Management Specialists $101,510
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,520
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $82,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Salinas, CA is $38.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Salinas, CA is 8.7% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,130 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,530.