Human Resources Specialists pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for human resources specialists is $33.93 an hour ($70,570 a year). About 32,110 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($75,940). Georgia ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources specialists in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.44 | $44,580 |
| 25% of workers | $25.81 | $53,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.93 | $70,570 |
| 75% of workers | $45.96 | $95,610 |
| 90% of workers | $60.36 | $125,540 |
Human Resources Specialists pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins | $77,920 | 470 |
| Hinesville | $75,450 | 110 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $75,410 | 20,920 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $67,120 | 1,210 |
| Columbus | $65,550 | 700 |
| Gainesville | $63,330 | 460 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $62,870 | 190 |
| Savannah | $62,690 | 1,050 |
| Rome | $61,430 | 220 |
| Albany | $61,110 | 250 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $59,190 | 490 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $57,330 | 420 |
| Dalton | $55,480 | 400 |
| Valdosta | $55,260 | 260 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,700 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $78,410 |
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| Project Management Specialists | $102,140 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $75,850 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $67,320 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $74,530 |
| Compliance Officers | $70,200 |
| Logisticians | $77,570 |
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