Human Resources Specialists Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $64,680 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.10
10th percentile $43,150
90th percentile $103,760
Employed locally 560
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,150
    25th
    $52,710
    50th (median)
    $64,680
    75th
    $85,170
    90th
    $103,760

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 6% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,060
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,020
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $74,270
    Syracuse, NY $74,230
    Ithaca, NY $74,210

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $76,730
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,470
    Project Management Specialists $96,770
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $72,710
    Management Analysts $81,760
    Training and Development Specialists $61,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Utica, NY is $31.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Utica, NY is 11.3% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,150 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,710.