Human Resources Specialists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$72,910
↑ 30.7% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Human Resources Specialists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Human Resources Specialists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 30.7% since 2012 ($55,800 → $72,910)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $72,910
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,910 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | $67,650 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | $64,240 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $62,290 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | $63,490 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | $61,920 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $60,880 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | $60,350 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | $59,180 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | $58,350 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $57,420 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $56,630 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | $55,800 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.