Human Resources Specialists Salary in Alabama
Human Resources Specialists in Alabama have a median of $64,940 a year, below the national $75,940 (−14%); the state ranks 45th of 51 states by median. Human Resources Specialists earn 42% more than the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Among neighbouring states, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida pay more (up to $70,570 in Georgia) and Mississippi pays less (down to $60,300 in Mississippi). Alabama employs 11,080 human resources specialists, 5.24 per 1,000 jobs, the 24th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.89 is close to the national share.
Alabama vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Alabama | Hourly | $20.14 | $24.48 | $31.22 | $40.88 | $54.27 | $34.90 | 11,080 | 5.24 | 0.89 |
| Annual | $41,890 | $50,930 | $64,940 | $85,030 | $112,880 | $72,590 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.69 | $28.18 | $36.51 | $47.78 | $61.89 | $39.42 | 912,430 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,180 | $58,610 | $75,940 | $99,380 | $128,720 | $81,990 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 45th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 24th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.89
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.24
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Alabama's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Alabama
13 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Alabama publish a row for human resources specialists, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $37.88 | $78,780 | $47,880 | $132,570 | 1,630 | 6.13 | 1.04 |
| Birmingham, AL | $32.63 | $67,880 | $45,590 | $112,420 | 3,060 | 5.89 | 1.00 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $31.76 | $66,060 | $41,160 | $110,220 | 190 | 4.41 | 0.75 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $31.52 | $65,550 | $41,980 | $109,320 | 700 | 5.99 | 1.02 |
| Mobile, AL | $30.89 | $64,260 | $40,620 | $106,420 | 800 | 4.65 | 0.79 |
| Montgomery, AL | $30.84 | $64,140 | $39,460 | $105,400 | 970 | 5.86 | 1.00 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $30.39 | $63,220 | $43,420 | $111,810 | 520 | 4.83 | 0.82 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $30.31 | $63,030 | $39,300 | $107,800 | 350 | 4.75 | 0.81 |
| Decatur, AL | $30.30 | $63,030 | $39,270 | $107,590 | 260 | 4.22 | 0.72 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $30.08 | $62,570 | $40,600 | $108,690 | 380 | 4.37 | 0.74 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $29.12 | $60,560 | $39,060 | $110,070 | 190 | 3.45 | 0.59 |
| Dothan, AL | $28.76 | $59,810 | $37,160 | $106,820 | 230 | 3.72 | 0.63 |
| Gadsden, AL | $26.79 | $55,720 | $36,440 | $98,470 | 120 | 3.65 | 0.62 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $30.62 | $63,680 | $39,660 | $115,210 | 400 | 4.73 | 0.81 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $29.17 | $60,660 | $39,500 | $100,610 | 270 | 4.17 | 0.71 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $28.55 | $59,380 | $38,710 | $103,920 | 250 | 3.65 | 0.62 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $28.46 | $59,190 | $38,470 | $98,510 | 590 | 3.86 | 0.66 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $31.22 | $64,940 | 11,080 | 0.89 |
| Florida | $31.93 | $66,410 | 62,730 | 1.08 |
| Georgia | $33.93 | $70,570 | 32,110 | 1.12 |
| Mississippi | $28.99 | $60,300 | 4,850 | 0.71 |
| Tennessee | $32.39 | $67,370 | 21,460 | 1.12 |
See the national page for Human Resources Specialists (every state ranked) and the Alabama wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Alabama estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.