Human Resources Specialists pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for human resources specialists is $29.47 an hour ($61,300 a year). About 7,240 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($75,940). Louisiana ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources specialists in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.83 | $39,170 |
| 25% of workers | $23.51 | $48,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.47 | $61,300 |
| 75% of workers | $37.84 | $78,710 |
| 90% of workers | $48.28 | $100,420 |
Human Resources Specialists pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $64,990 | 320 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $64,780 | 1,900 |
| Lake Charles | $64,130 | 280 |
| Alexandria | $62,210 | 230 |
| Baton Rouge | $61,400 | 1,960 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $61,200 | 460 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $59,050 | 300 |
| Hammond | $58,280 | 140 |
| Lafayette | $56,070 | 540 |
| Monroe | $54,610 | 200 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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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|---|---|
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| Management Analysts | $95,540 |
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| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $66,340 |
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| Training and Development Specialists | $58,070 |
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