Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
SOC: 13-1071.00
Common Job Titles
HR Coordinator (Human Resources Coordinator)
HR Generalist (Human Resources Generalist)
Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist)
Recruiter
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Human Resources Specialists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
917,460
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $45,440. 25th percentile: U.S. $55,870. 50th percentile: U.S. $72,910. 75th percentile: U.S. $97,270. 90th percentile: U.S. $126,540. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$45,440
10% of workers earn the following or more
$126,540
Workers on average earn
$79,730
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
Personnel and Human Resources4.6/5
Administrative3.9/5
Administration and Management3.8/5
English Language3.8/5
Customer and Personal Service3.5/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
