Human Resources Specialist Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median human resources specialist in the Memphis area earns $69,150 a year ($33.25 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($75,940) and 3% above the Tennessee median ($67,370). Half of the 3,650 human resources specialists there earn between $55,470 and $86,250.
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,640 | $45,630 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $55,470 | $53,890 | $58,610 |
| Median | $69,150 | $67,370 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $86,250 | $85,200 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $109,780 | $109,990 | $128,720 |
| Average | $74,330 | $73,590 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 3,650 | 21,460 | 912,430 |
Memphis, TN ranks 41st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for human resources specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($112,140).
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Check my payHuman resources specialist pay in other cities
- Nashville, TN: $67,380
- San Jose, CA: $112,140
- San Francisco, CA: $103,140
- Washington, DC: $100,830
- Seattle, WA: $92,770
- Boston, MA: $90,270
- New York, NY: $89,780
- Hartford, CT: $82,920
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- Project Manager: $85,130
- Marketing Specialist: $71,600
- Management Analyst: $94,980
- Purchasing Agent: $69,430
- Training Specialist: $62,250
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.