Human Resources Specialists Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $68,600 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.98
10th percentile $48,590
90th percentile $96,770
Employed locally 320
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,590
    25th
    $57,700
    50th (median)
    $68,600
    75th
    $81,880
    90th
    $96,770

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,410
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $77,140
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,050
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $75,300
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $74,730
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,660

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,900
    Accountants and Auditors $72,550
    Management Analysts $63,960
    Project Management Specialists $84,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,440
    Compliance Officers $59,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Santa Fe, NM is $32.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.11 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Santa Fe, NM is 5.9% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,590 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,700.