SOC 13-1071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Human Resources Specialists — Georgia
Georgia · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Human Resources Specialists in Georgia is $70,570 per year, close to the national median of $75,940 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Human Resources Specialists in Georgia is $70,570 per year, close to the national median of $75,940 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $44,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $125,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $53,680 to $95,610.
The area has 32,110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 6.6 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Georgia ranks 27th by median wage. Warner Robins leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,920. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 247th of 744 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,580 | −41.3% |
| 25th | $53,680 | −29.3% |
| Median (50th) | $70,570 | −7.1% |
| 75th | $95,610 | +25.9% |
| 90th | $125,540 | +65.3% |
| Mean | $77,570 | +2.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warner Robins | $77,920 | 470 | |
| 2 | Hinesville | $75,450 | 110 | |
| 3 | Atlanta | $75,410 | 20,920 | |
| 4 | Augusta | $67,120 | 1,210 | |
| 5 | Columbus | $65,550 | 700 | |
| 6 | Gainesville | $63,330 | 460 | |
| 7 | Brunswick | $62,870 | 190 | |
| 8 | Savannah | $62,690 | 1,050 | |
| 9 | Rome | $61,430 | 220 | |
| 10 | Albany | $61,110 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $70,570 goes as far as $73,281 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,281US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,570 a year, 7.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,580 to $125,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 32,110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 27th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Warner Robins, at $77,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Human Resources Specialists in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $70,570, or $33.93 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $75,940, so pay in Georgia is 7.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Georgia earns more than $125,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Warner Robins, at $77,920 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 32,110 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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