Human Resources Specialists pay in Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge (LA), the median pay for human resources specialists is $29.52 an hour ($61,400 a year). About 1,960 people work in this job there.

$29.52Median hourly pay
$48,960–$77,860Middle half of workers, yearly
1,960People in this job in Baton Rouge (LA)

That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($75,940). It is about the same as the Louisiana median ($61,300).

Pay range for human resources specialists in Baton Rouge (LA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.58$38,640
25% of workers$23.54$48,960
Half of workers (median)$29.52$61,400
75% of workers$37.44$77,860
90% of workers$45.64$94,920

Human Resources Specialists pay in Louisiana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington$64,990320
New Orleans-Metairie$64,7801,900
Lake Charles$64,130280
Alexandria$62,210230
Baton Rouge (this page)$61,4001,960
Shreveport-Bossier City$61,200460
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux$59,050300
Hammond$58,280140
Lafayette$56,070540
Monroe$54,610200

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)
  • Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Baton Rouge (LA)

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Business Operations Specialists, All Other$61,110
Project Management Specialists$86,650
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Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$62,800
Management Analysts$99,680

Other job titles for this job

HR CoordinatorBusiness Intelligence EngineerCareer Development SpecialistCareer Development TechnicianCareer SpecialistCertification SpecialistRecruiterCorporate RecruiterCredentialing CoordinatorCredentialing SpecialistCredentials SpecialistEmployee Advisor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.