Human Resources Specialists Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $65,210 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.35
10th percentile $42,250
90th percentile $107,880
Employed locally 770
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,250
    25th
    $48,940
    50th (median)
    $65,210
    75th
    $84,830
    90th
    $107,880

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 104% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 4% above 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,020
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,030
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $68,070
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $67,610
    Tuscaloosa, AL $66,420

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,650
    Project Management Specialists $94,550
    Logisticians $81,470
    Training and Development Specialists $64,740
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,010
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $68,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Spartanburg, SC is $31.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Spartanburg, SC is 10.6% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,250 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,940.