Human Resources Specialist Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median human resources specialist in the Richmond area earns $79,340 a year ($38.14 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($75,940) and 3% below the Virginia median ($82,090). Half of the 4,540 human resources specialists there earn between $60,530 and $101,440.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,980 | $48,530 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $60,530 | $62,070 | $58,610 |
| Median | $79,340 | $82,090 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $101,440 | $108,970 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $127,420 | $136,660 | $128,720 |
| Average | $83,110 | $89,620 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 4,540 | 28,540 | 912,430 |
Richmond, VA ranks 15th 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
- Virginia Beach, VA: $76,240
- 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.