Human Resources Specialists Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $80,830 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.86
10th percentile $57,200
90th percentile $128,540
Employed locally 660
National median $72,910

Compare Human Resources Specialists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Vallejo, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Human Resources Specialists
in
Vallejo, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,200
    25th
    $71,890
    50th (median)
    $80,830
    75th
    $99,950
    90th
    $128,540

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 19% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,930
    California $81,810
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,280
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,910

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $87,600
    Accountants and Auditors $93,310
    Project Management Specialists $108,640
    Management Analysts $93,590
    Training and Development Specialists $66,420
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $77,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Vallejo, CA is $38.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Vallejo, CA is 10.9% above 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,200 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,890.