Human Resources Specialists Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $50,630 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.34
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $86,070
Employed locally 290
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $43,630
    50th (median)
    $50,630
    75th
    $69,010
    90th
    $86,070

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 7% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,030
    Warner Robins, GA $73,640
    Sheboygan, WI $72,080
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $70,640
    Hinesville, GA $69,950
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $69,700

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $60,090
    Accountants and Auditors $73,240
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $56,100
    Training and Development Specialists $44,840
    Project Management Specialists $64,770
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Valdosta, GA is $24.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Valdosta, GA is 30.6% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,630.