Human Resources Specialists Salary in Nevada
Human Resources Specialists in Nevada have a median of $71,610 a year, below the national $75,940 (−6%); the state ranks 23rd of 51 states by median. Human Resources Specialists earn 50% more than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California, Oregon and Utah pay more (up to $83,500 in California) and Arizona and Idaho pay less (down to $64,990 in Idaho). Nevada employs 6,520 human resources specialists, 4.20 per 1,000 jobs, the 35th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.72 means it is less common in Nevada than nationally.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $22.67 | $27.73 | $34.43 | $45.67 | $57.23 | $38.11 | 6,520 | 4.20 | 0.72 |
| Annual | $47,150 | $57,680 | $71,610 | $94,990 | $119,050 | $79,260 | ||||
| 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
- 23rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 35th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.72
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.20
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada'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 Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $36.54 | $76,010 | $49,050 | $126,240 | 1,320 | 4.78 | 0.82 |
| Carson City, NV | $35.92 | $74,710 | $52,750 | $107,380 | 210 | 6.44 | 1.10 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $33.63 | $69,950 | $47,130 | $117,390 | 4,470 | 3.93 | 0.67 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $33.72 | $70,130 | $47,160 | $111,200 | 330 | 3.62 | 0.62 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $34.43 | $71,610 | 6,520 | 0.72 |
| Arizona | $34.32 | $71,390 | 20,230 | 1.06 |
| California | $40.14 | $83,500 | 104,000 | 0.97 |
| Idaho | $31.25 | $64,990 | 3,930 | 0.78 |
| Oregon | $37.53 | $78,060 | 10,620 | 0.92 |
| Utah | $34.49 | $71,750 | 9,900 | 0.97 |
See the national page for Human Resources Specialists (every state ranked) and the Nevada 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 Nevada 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.