District of Columbia

Human Resources Specialists Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$116,020
+41.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$55.78
 
10th Percentile
$65,280
Entry level
90th Percentile
$170,330
Senior level
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Salary Range

Human Resources Specialists in District of Columbia earn between $65,280 and $170,330, with a mean of $116,020. The national average for this role is $81,985.

$116,020 mean
10th Percentile$65,28090th Percentile$170,330

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$116,020
National Average$81,985
Massachusetts$95,400
California$95,180
New York$95,040
Washington$94,000
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.