Human Resources Specialists Salary in Arizona
Human Resources Specialists in Arizona have a median of $71,390 a year, below the national $75,940 (−6%); the state ranks 24th of 51 states by median. Human Resources Specialists earn 43% more than the median across all occupations in Arizona ($50,060). Among neighbouring states, California, Colorado, Utah and Nevada pay more (up to $83,500 in California) and New Mexico pays less (down to $68,050 in New Mexico). Arizona employs 20,230 human resources specialists, 6.24 per 1,000 jobs, the 16th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.06 is close to the national share.
Arizona vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Arizona | Hourly | $22.73 | $27.21 | $34.32 | $44.73 | $54.28 | $36.78 | 20,230 | 6.24 | 1.06 |
| Annual | $47,290 | $56,590 | $71,390 | $93,040 | $112,900 | $76,500 | ||||
| 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
- 24th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 16th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.06
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.24
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Arizona'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 Arizona
7 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Arizona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $37.72 | $78,450 | $46,470 | $124,850 | 200 | 5.77 | 0.98 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $35.88 | $74,640 | $48,510 | $116,000 | 15,430 | 6.50 | 1.11 |
| Yuma, AZ | $31.37 | $65,250 | $41,600 | $97,470 | 400 | 5.79 | 0.99 |
| Tucson, AZ | $30.75 | $63,950 | $45,840 | $105,840 | 2,130 | 5.48 | 0.93 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $30.49 | $63,430 | $46,980 | $100,130 | 310 | 4.71 | 0.80 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $30.05 | $62,490 | $42,520 | $102,460 | 290 | 3.98 | 0.68 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $30.00 | $62,400 | $40,310 | $95,880 | 250 | 4.42 | 0.75 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $29.09 | $60,500 | $42,820 | $100,420 | 460 | 4.73 | 0.81 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $34.32 | $71,390 | 20,230 | 1.06 |
| California | $40.14 | $83,500 | 104,000 | 0.97 |
| Colorado | $38.86 | $80,840 | 19,450 | 1.15 |
| New Mexico | $32.72 | $68,050 | 4,090 | 0.80 |
| Nevada | $34.43 | $71,610 | 6,520 | 0.72 |
| Utah | $34.49 | $71,750 | 9,900 | 0.97 |
See the national page for Human Resources Specialists (every state ranked) and the Arizona 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 Arizona 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.