Human Resources Specialists Salary in Sumter, SC

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

Median annual salary $66,070 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.77
10th percentile $41,720
90th percentile $113,030
Employed locally 180
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,720
    25th
    $47,470
    50th (median)
    $66,070
    75th
    $88,150
    90th
    $113,030

    Sumter economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,990 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 118% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 18% 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 Sumter, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $85,580
    Accountants and Auditors $72,550
    Management Analysts $94,040
    Project Management Specialists $86,300
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $76,990
    Logisticians $82,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Sumter, SC is $31.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Sumter, SC is 9.4% 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 Sumter?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,720 per year in Sumter, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,470.