Human Resources Specialists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for human resources specialists is $35.13 an hour ($73,070 a year). About 31,140 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($75,940). North Carolina ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources specialists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.48 | $46,760 |
| 25% of workers | $27.33 | $56,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.13 | $73,070 |
| 75% of workers | $46.59 | $96,910 |
| 90% of workers | $60.58 | $126,000 |
Human Resources Specialists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $81,100 | 2,370 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $78,330 | 8,930 |
| Fayetteville | $75,440 | 870 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $74,170 | 5,710 |
| Asheville | $70,210 | 910 |
| Burlington | $69,500 | 280 |
| Winston-Salem | $68,540 | 1,370 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $67,660 | 2,630 |
| Goldsboro | $66,660 | 150 |
| Greenville | $66,190 | 430 |
| Jacksonville | $64,730 | 290 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $64,700 | 670 |
| Wilmington | $64,440 | 850 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $62,390 | 220 |
| Rocky Mount | $61,660 | 270 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 | $80,230 |
| Project Management Specialists | $100,820 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $78,410 |
| Management Analysts | $98,560 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $65,250 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $75,880 |
| Compliance Officers | $78,500 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $75,310 |
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