Virginia Median
$82,090
per year
Hourly Rate
$39.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $75,940
State Rank
#8 of 51
28,540 employed here
How much does a Human Resources Specialist make in Virginia?
Human Resources Specialists in Virginia take home a median of $82,090 annually — roughly $39.47 an hour — which runs 8% above the national median of $75,940.
Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $48,530 while the top 10% make $136,660 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $62,070 and $108,970 a year.
Human Resources Specialist salary range in Virginia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,530 | $23.33 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $62,070 | $29.84 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $82,090 | $39.47 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $108,970 | $52.39 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $136,660 | $65.70 |
|
How Virginia compares
Virginia ranks 8th out of 51 states and territories for Human Resources Specialist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Human Resources Specialist salary in other states
District of Columbia $110,970Massachusetts $85,630Washington $84,550New York $84,380Maryland $83,910California $83,500Connecticut $82,890Colorado $80,840New Jersey $80,690Minnesota $78,760Oregon $78,060Vermont $77,800Delaware $77,700Rhode Island $77,560Alaska $76,990Illinois $76,820North Dakota $75,630Hawaii $73,750North Carolina $73,070Utah $71,750Maine $71,630Nevada $71,610Arizona $71,390Kansas $70,870New Hampshire $70,840Georgia $70,570Wisconsin $70,540Pennsylvania $70,450Ohio $70,180Michigan $69,520Kentucky $69,010Texas $68,920New Mexico $68,050South Dakota $67,590Tennessee $67,370Missouri $66,990Wyoming $66,970West Virginia $66,860Iowa $66,710Florida $66,410Indiana $65,600South Carolina $65,370Idaho $64,990Alabama $64,940Montana $63,790Nebraska $61,930Oklahoma $61,630Louisiana $61,300Mississippi $60,300Arkansas $55,010
Working as a Human Resources Specialist in Virginia
Nationally, about 912,000 people work as Human Resources Specialists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Virginia pay ($82,090) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Human Resources Specialist make in Virginia?
The median Human Resources Specialist salary in Virginia is $82,090 per year, or about $39.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,530 at the entry level to $136,660 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Human Resources Specialists about 8% more than the national median of $75,940. Virginia ranks 8th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Human Resources Specialists?
Yes on pay — Virginia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $82,090 a year. About 28,540 Human Resources Specialists are employed in Virginia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.