Best States for Human Resources Specialists
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State Rankings by Salary
Raw salary data without cost-of-living adjustments
Data organized by SOC code 13-1071. Learn about SOC codes
| $116,020 | $116,020 | $56 | 6,910 | |
SOC: 25 | $95,400 | $95,400 | $46 | 27,300 |
SOC: 06 | $95,180 | $95,180 | $46 | 104,000 |
| $95,040 | $95,040 | $46 | 54,610 | |
SOC: 53 | $94,000 | $94,000 | $45 | 22,770 |
| Find Washington Jobs | ||||
| $92,180 | $92,180 | $44 | 15,530 | |
SOC: 09 | $90,080 | $90,080 | $43 | 9,010 |
| $89,620 | $89,620 | $43 | 28,540 | |
SOC: 34 | $89,170 | $89,170 | $43 | 21,690 |
| $88,440 | $88,440 | $43 | 19,450 | |
| Find Colorado Jobs | ||||
| $85,230 | $85,230 | $41 | 2,720 | |
| $84,550 | $84,550 | $41 | 10,620 | |
| $83,970 | $83,970 | $40 | 17,240 | |
SOC: 44 | $82,250 | $82,250 | $40 | 3,320 |
| $81,480 | $81,480 | $39 | 35,430 | |
| Find Illinois Jobs | ||||
| $80,760 | $80,760 | $39 | 1,270 | |
| $80,410 | $80,410 | $39 | 1,420 | |
SOC: 37 | $79,450 | $79,450 | $38 | 31,140 |
| $79,260 | $79,260 | $38 | 6,520 | |
SOC: 38 | $79,210 | $79,210 | $38 | 1,710 |
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Market Analysis & Insights
Top Markets
District of Columbia leads in Human Resources Specialists salaries with $116,020 average compensation.
- High concentration of tech companies
- Strong job market demand
- Competitive benefit packages
Decision Factors
When choosing where to work as a Human Resources Specialists, consider both salary and cost of living. The raw salary data shows market rates before cost adjustments.
- Cost of living variations
- Job market competition
- Industry concentration
- Remote work policies
State rankings are based on nominalsalaries using 2026 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Employment figures reflect full-time equivalent positions.
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