Human Resources Specialists Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,780 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.22
10th percentile $44,530
90th percentile $105,980
Employed locally 430
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,530
    25th
    $50,430
    50th (median)
    $60,780
    75th
    $82,550
    90th
    $105,980

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,860
    Accountants and Auditors $79,000
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,200
    Project Management Specialists $96,900
    Compliance Officers $72,320
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Southwest Colorado is $29.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.73 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Southwest Colorado is 16.6% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,530 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,430.