Human Resources Specialists Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Median annual salary $61,570 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.60
10th percentile $41,040
90th percentile $100,290
Employed locally 140
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,040
    25th
    $50,170
    50th (median)
    $61,570
    75th
    $77,730
    90th
    $100,290

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 108% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860
    Winchester, VA-WV $77,040
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $74,590
    Morgantown, WV $66,940
    Beckley, WV $62,890

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $65,730
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $59,800
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $56,010
    Project Management Specialists $79,660
    Training and Development Specialists $75,710
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Weirton, WV-OH is $29.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Weirton, WV-OH is 15.6% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,040 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,170.