Human Resources Specialist Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median human resources specialist in the Raleigh area earns $74,170 a year ($35.66 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($75,940) and 2% above the North Carolina median ($73,070). Half of the 5,710 human resources specialists there earn between $60,070 and $97,670.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,060 | $46,760 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $60,070 | $56,850 | $58,610 |
| Median | $74,170 | $73,070 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $97,670 | $96,910 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $125,700 | $126,000 | $128,720 |
| Average | $80,820 | $79,450 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 5,710 | 31,140 | 912,430 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 31st 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
- Charlotte, NC: $78,330
- 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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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.