Human Resources Specialists Salary in California

Ranked #3 of 51 · CA

16.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $95,180 ≈ $46/hr
Median annual salary $83,500
Employment 104,000

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $52,770P25 $66,060 Median $83,500P75 $117,430P90 $151,410

About 80% of human resources specialistss in California earn between $52,770 and $151,410. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

California
$95,180
U.S. average
$81,990

The mean human resources specialists salary in California is $95,180, about 16.1% above the U.S. average ($81,990). That works out to roughly $46/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in California

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,140 $122,290 7,970
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,140 $113,530 16,420
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $84,690 $93,190 450
Napa, CA $84,400 $91,260 310
Vallejo, CA $83,160 $92,480 650
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,540 $87,650 920
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $81,300 $91,760 9,110
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $80,950 $89,450 5,360

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do human resources specialists make in California?

The median human resources specialists salary in California is $83,500 per year (mean $95,180), and about 80% earn between $52,770 and $151,410.

How much do human resources specialists make per hour in California?

Roughly $46 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $95,180 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is California a high-paying state for human resources specialists?

California ranks #3 of 51 states for human resources specialists pay. Its mean salary of $95,180 is about 16.1% above the U.S. average of $81,990.

Which metro areas in California pay human resources specialists the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in California for human resources specialists are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($112,140), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($103,140), Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA ($84,690), by median annual wage.

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