Human Resources Specialists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $66,420 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.93
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $106,680
Employed locally 430
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $49,350
    50th (median)
    $66,420
    75th
    $86,380
    90th
    $106,680

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 111% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 11% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $86,650
    California $81,810
    Vallejo, CA $80,830
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,030

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $73,390
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $51,910
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,100
    Logisticians $82,820
    Loan Officers $61,240
    Management Analysts $99,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $31.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 8.9% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,350.