Human Resources Specialists Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

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

Median annual salary $61,640 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $37,670
90th percentile $96,420
Employed locally 190
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,670
    25th
    $46,400
    50th (median)
    $61,640
    75th
    $78,540
    90th
    $96,420

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 105% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 5% 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 Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,440
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,820
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $51,410
    Project Management Specialists $83,280
    Compliance Officers $64,140
    Loan Officers $57,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Wheeling, WV-OH is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 15.5% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,670 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,400.