What are the main factors that influence an Area Human Resources Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Area Human Resources Specialist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Area Human Resources Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Area Human Resources Specialist's salary?

An Area Human Resources Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $61,009 for beginners, reaching about $92,934 at mid-level, and approach $109,191 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Area Human Resources Specialist?

Area Human Resources Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Area Human Resources Specialist roles are District of Columbia $85,202, California $84,879, Massachusetts $83,748. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Area Human Resources Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Area Human Resources Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Area Director of Human Resources: $176,758; Area Director Human Resources: $174,713; Area Human Resources Manager: $128,061; Human Resources Manager: $123,252; Human Resources Specialist, Benefits: $112,956.

Area Human Resources Specialist Salary in Virginia

How much does an Area Human Resources Specialist make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Area Human Resources Specialist in Virginia is $77,491 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, an Area Human Resources Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,099
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,784 to $85,661
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,768

10% $62,768

50% (Median) $77,491

90% $93,099

Area Human Resources Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,661	$7,138	$1,647	$41
Average	$77,491	$6,458	$1,490	$37
25th Percentile	$69,784	$5,815	$1,342	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Area Human Resources Specialist Salaries

An Area Human Resources Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Area Human Resources Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Area Human Resources Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,009
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,789
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,934
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,102
Expert (over 8 years): $109,191

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Human Resources Generalist I	less than 1 year	$61,009
Area Human Resources Specialist	1-2 years	$75,789
Human Resources Generalist III	2-4 years	$92,934
Human Resources Generalist IV	5-8 years	$112,102
Human Resources Supervisor	over 8 years	$109,191

How Do Area Human Resources Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Area Human Resources Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,202.
California: $84,879.
Massachusetts: $83,748.

District of Columbia $85,202 California $84,879 Massachusetts $83,748 Washington $83,440 New Jersey $83,409 Alaska $83,301 Connecticut $82,239 New York $81,808

Hawaii $80,431 Rhode Island $79,784 Maryland $79,346 Minnesota $78,746 Colorado $78,515 Illinois $78,438 Oregon $78,145 Delaware $77,930

New Hampshire $77,794 Virginia $77,491 Pennsylvania $76,606 Nevada $76,160 North Dakota $76,014 Michigan $75,783 Wisconsin $75,698 Vermont $75,529

Texas $75,060 Maine $75,029 Arizona $74,983 Ohio $74,929 Georgia $74,221 Indiana $73,867 Wyoming $73,798 Utah $73,690

Iowa $73,644 Kansas $73,274 Louisiana $73,167 North Carolina $73,128 Missouri $73,113 Florida $72,813 Montana $72,651 Nebraska $72,497

Kentucky $72,412 South Carolina $72,105 Tennessee $71,912 Idaho $71,835 New Mexico $71,273 Oklahoma $71,150 Alabama $70,696 South Dakota $69,935

Arkansas $69,519 West Virginia $69,296 Mississippi $68,626

Top Paying Cities for Area Human Resources Specialist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $71,266
Lambsburg: $71,417
Laurel Fork: $71,497

Ivanhoe, VA $71,266

Lambsburg, VA $71,417

Laurel Fork, VA $71,497

Marion, VA $70,894

Max Meadows, VA $71,379

Meadowview, VA $70,255

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $70,825

Rocky Gap, VA $70,864

Ruther Glen, VA $74,752

Sealston, VA $76,686

Sharps, VA $74,423

Spotsylvania, VA $75,450

Sparta, VA $75,055

Stafford, VA $78,900

Stratford, VA $75,879

Tappahannock, VA $74,883

Thornburg, VA $75,698

Unionville, VA $74,470

Village, VA $74,789

Warsaw, VA $75,055

Weems, VA $73,582

Sandy Point, VA $75,153

White Stone, VA $73,377

Wicomico Church, VA $73,912

Woodford, VA $75,390

Zacata, VA $75,644

Winchester, VA $75,289

Bentonville, VA $74,643

Berryville, VA $76,375

Boyce, VA $76,514

Brucetown, VA $75,339

Chester Gap, VA $76,068

Clear Brook, VA $74,960

Cross Junction, VA $72,529

Fishers Hill, VA $73,571

Flint Hill, VA $75,656

Front Royal, VA $75,700

Gore, VA $72,935

Hume, VA $76,679

Huntly, VA $75,783

Strasburg, VA $73,284

Linden, VA $76,865

Markham, VA $76,848

Maurertown, VA $72,288

Middletown, VA $74,716

Millwood, VA $76,378

Rileyville, VA $73,808

Earlysville, VA $72,726

Esmont, VA $72,053

Faber, VA $71,734

Fishersville, VA $72,402

Free Union, VA $72,606

Gordonsville, VA $73,367

Greenwood, VA $72,314

Ivy, VA $72,756

Keene, VA $72,344

Keswick, VA $72,900

Locust Dale, VA $73,695

Lovingston, VA $70,964

Lyndhurst, VA $71,499

Montpelier Station, VA $73,384

Nellysford, VA $71,582

North Garden, VA $72,273

Orange, VA $74,102

Palmyra, VA $72,932

Piney River, VA $70,634

Quinque, VA $72,911

Roseland, VA $70,906

Ruckersville, VA $72,881

Schuyler, VA $71,800

Shipman, VA $70,953

Somerset, VA $73,387

Stanardsville, VA $72,669

Troy, VA $73,012

Tyro, VA $71,099

Waynesboro, VA $72,512

White Hall, VA $72,642

Woodberry Forest, VA $73,671

Achilles, VA $72,552

Amelia Court House, VA $73,898

Ark, VA $73,013

Arvonia, VA $72,365

Ashland, VA $74,618

Aylett, VA $74,653

Barhamsville, VA $73,578

Beaumont, VA $73,881

Beaverdam, VA $74,611

Bena, VA $72,531

Bohannon, VA $72,828

Bremo Bluff, VA $72,836

Bruington, VA $74,504

Bumpass, VA $74,499

Cardinal, VA $72,860

Cartersville, VA $73,438

Charles City, VA $74,038

Christchurch, VA $73,434

Church View, VA $73,604

Cobbs Creek, VA $73,063

Columbia, VA $73,247

Crozier, VA $74,374

Cumberland, VA $72,840

Deltaville, VA $73,123

Diggs, VA $72,856

Redwood, VA $70,904

Rich Creek, VA $71,146

Ridgeway, VA $71,641

Riner, VA $71,139

Ripplemead, VA $70,953

Rocky Mount, VA $70,968

Salem, VA $70,622

Sandy Level, VA $71,120

Shawsville, VA $70,839

Spencer, VA $71,624

Staffordsville, VA $71,267

Stanleytown, VA $71,759

Stuart, VA $71,605

Thaxton, VA $70,755

Troutville, VA $70,728

Union Hall, VA $70,980

Vesta, VA $71,514

Villamont, VA $70,719

Vinton, VA $70,587

Wirtz, VA $70,762

Woolwine, VA $71,464

Bristol, VA $68,846

Abingdon, VA $69,867

Andover, VA $69,659

Appalachia, VA $69,659

Bee, VA $70,519

Ben Hur, VA $69,948

Big Stone Gap, VA $69,038

Birchleaf, VA $70,589

Blackwater, VA $69,124

Castlewood, VA $69,326

Cleveland, VA $70,168

Clinchco, VA $70,527

Clintwood, VA $70,447

Coeburn, VA $69,775

Damascus, VA $70,415

Dante, VA $70,172

Davenport, VA $70,657

Dryden, VA $69,264

Duffield, VA $68,678

Dungannon, VA $68,928

East Stone Gap, VA $69,183

Ewing, VA $70,832

Fort Blackmore, VA $68,487

Gate City, VA $68,019

Haysi, VA $70,931

Hiltons, VA $68,180

Honaker, VA $70,559

Jonesville, VA $70,118

Keokee, VA $69,469

Lebanon, VA $69,895

Mc Clure, VA $70,185

Mendota, VA $68,867

Nickelsville, VA $68,579

Nora, VA $70,001

Norton, VA $69,734

Pennington Gap, VA $69,452

Pound, VA $70,022

Rosedale, VA $70,482

Rose Hill, VA $70,708

Saint Charles, VA $69,860

Saint Paul, VA $69,768

Weber City, VA $67,811

Whitetop, VA $70,690

Wise, VA $69,921

Pulaski, VA $71,449

Atkins, VA $70,846

Austinville, VA $71,418

Barren Springs, VA $71,479

Bastian, VA $70,856

Bland, VA $71,022

Broadford, VA $70,782

Cana, VA $71,527

Ceres, VA $70,788

Chilhowie, VA $70,764

Cripple Creek, VA $71,084

Crockett, VA $71,067

Draper, VA $71,390

Dugspur, VA $71,442

Elk Creek, VA $71,034

Emory, VA $70,564

Fancy Gap, VA $71,466

Fries, VA $71,273

Galax, VA $71,389

Glade Spring, VA $70,424

Rural Retreat, VA $70,977

Saltville, VA $70,795

Speedwell, VA $71,023

Sugar Grove, VA $70,863

Tannersville, VA $70,739

Troutdale, VA $70,813

Willis, VA $71,404

Woodlawn, VA $71,433

Wytheville, VA $71,232

Staunton, VA $72,424

Augusta Springs, VA $72,118

Bacova, VA $71,779

Blue Grass, VA $71,808

Brownsburg, VA $71,379

Buena Vista, VA $70,794

Churchville, VA $72,626

Clifton Forge, VA $71,537

Covington, VA $71,149

Craigsville, VA $72,125

Crimora, VA $72,700

Deerfield, VA $72,182

Doe Hill, VA $72,121

Fairfield, VA $71,273

Fort Defiance, VA $72,753

Glen Wilton, VA $71,265

Goshen, VA $71,815

Greenville, VA $71,771

Grottoes, VA $72,767

Head Waters, VA $72,240

Hot Springs, VA $71,579

Iron Gate, VA $71,659

Lexington, VA $71,399

Low Moor, VA $71,492

Mc Dowell, VA $72,149

Middlebrook, VA $71,788

Millboro, VA $71,844

Mint Spring, VA $72,149

Montebello, VA $71,134

Monterey, VA $71,941

Mount Sidney, VA $72,786

Mustoe, VA $72,061

New Hope, VA $72,743

Port Republic, VA $72,728

Raphine, VA $71,465

Rockbridge Baths, VA $71,536

Selma, VA $71,562

Steeles Tavern, VA $71,612

Stuarts Draft, VA $71,880

Swoope, VA $72,296

Verona, VA $72,786

Vesuvius, VA $70,974

Warm Springs, VA $71,801

West Augusta, VA $72,339

Weyers Cave, VA $72,803

Williamsville, VA $72,189

Lynchburg, VA $69,734

Altavista, VA $70,396

Alton, VA $71,935

Amherst, VA $70,208

Appomattox, VA $70,335

Bedford, VA $70,764

Big Island, VA $70,376

Blairs, VA $71,918

Brookneal, VA $70,675

Buffalo Junction, VA $72,162

Callands, VA $71,570

Chatham, VA $71,628

Clifford, VA $70,315

Clover, VA $71,759

Cluster Springs, VA $72,158

Coleman Falls, VA $70,023

Concord, VA $69,831

Crystal Hill, VA $71,648

Danville, VA $71,975

Hillsville, VA $71,527

Carson, VA $74,283

Hiwassee, VA $71,293

Independence, VA $71,045

Annandale, VA $84,532

Burke, VA $83,741

Dumfries, VA $81,289

Dunn Loring, VA $84,641

Fairfax, VA $83,377

Fairfax Station, VA $83,150

Falls Church, VA $84,715

Fort Belvoir, VA $83,691

Great Falls, VA $83,380

Greenway, VA $84,713

Lorton, VA $83,218

Merrifield, VA $84,446

Mc Lean, VA $84,706

West Mclean, VA $84,713

Mount Vernon, VA $84,005

Newington, VA $83,811

Dry Fork, VA $71,778

Brooke, VA $78,327

Evington, VA $70,122

Forest, VA $69,985

Gladstone, VA $70,395

Gladys, VA $70,397

Glasgow, VA $70,847

Goode, VA $70,216

Gretna, VA $71,118

Halifax, VA $71,914

Howardsville, VA $71,798

Hurt, VA $70,720

Java, VA $71,546

Ararat, VA $71,510

Axton, VA $71,731

Bassett, VA $71,679

Belspring, VA $71,307

Bent Mountain, VA $70,702

Blacksburg, VA $70,970

Blue Ridge, VA $70,678

Boones Mill, VA $70,652

Buchanan, VA $70,916

Callaway, VA $70,836

Christiansburg, VA $70,977

Cascade, VA $71,668

Catawba, VA $70,796

Check, VA $70,946

Claudville, VA $71,467

Cloverdale, VA $70,546

Collinsville, VA $71,917

Copper Hill, VA $70,853

Critz, VA $71,582

Daleville, VA $70,619

Dublin, VA $71,344

Eagle Rock, VA $71,121

Eggleston, VA $71,201

Elliston, VA $70,780

Ferrum, VA $71,233

Fieldale, VA $71,814

Fincastle, VA $70,839

Floyd, VA $71,238

Glade Hill, VA $70,921

Glen Lyn, VA $70,974

Goodview, VA $70,670

Hardy, VA $70,641

Henry, VA $71,340

Huddleston, VA $70,903

Keeling, VA $71,846

Chester, VA $74,632

Chesterfield, VA $74,588

Church Road, VA $74,342

Colonial Heights, VA $74,663

Courtland, VA $72,869

Dendron, VA $73,087

Dewitt, VA $74,104

Dinwiddie, VA $74,306

Disputanta, VA $74,367

Dolphin, VA $73,290

Drewryville, VA $72,709

Ebony, VA $72,208

Elberon, VA $72,786

Emporia, VA $72,873

Ford, VA $74,169

Franklin, VA $72,645

Freeman, VA $73,273

Gasburg, VA $72,363

Hopewell, VA $74,509

Ivor, VA $72,762

Jarratt, VA $73,503

Lawrenceville, VA $73,018

Mc Kenney, VA $73,910

Meredithville, VA $72,913

Newsoms, VA $72,405

Prince George, VA $74,579

Rawlings, VA $73,625

Sedley, VA $72,966

Skippers, VA $72,582

Spring Grove, VA $73,483

Stony Creek, VA $73,906

Surry, VA $72,608

Sussex, VA $73,740

Sutherland, VA $74,517

Valentines, VA $72,431

Wakefield, VA $73,060

Warfield, VA $73,685

Waverly, VA $73,634

White Plains, VA $72,391

Wilsons, VA $73,949

Yale, VA $73,441

Zuni, VA $72,733

Claremont, VA $73,581

Farmville, VA $72,202

Baskerville, VA $72,083

Indian Valley, VA $71,342

Mc Coy, VA $71,187

Martinsville, VA $71,798

Meadows Of Dan, VA $71,533

Moneta, VA $70,787

Montvale, VA $70,786

Narrows, VA $71,188

Newbern, VA $71,250

New Castle, VA $70,843

Newport, VA $71,004

New River, VA $71,447

Oriskany, VA $70,980

Paint Bank, VA $70,869

Parrott, VA $71,221

Patrick Springs, VA $71,664

Pearisburg, VA $71,259

Pembroke, VA $71,257

Penhook, VA $71,157

Pilot, VA $71,003

Pittsville, VA $71,121

Radford, VA $71,367

Long Island, VA $70,664

Lowry, VA $70,349

Lynch Station, VA $70,672

Madison Heights, VA $69,736

Monroe, VA $70,084

Naruna, VA $70,451

Nathalie, VA $71,303

Natural Bridge, VA $71,071

Natural Bridge Station, VA $70,765

Nelson, VA $72,268

Norwood, VA $70,666

Ringgold, VA $71,872

Rustburg, VA $69,897

Scottsburg, VA $72,011

Scottsville, VA $72,401

South Boston, VA $72,075

Spout Spring, VA $70,025

Sutherlin, VA $71,878

Sweet Briar, VA $69,942

Vernon Hill, VA $71,794

Virgilina, VA $72,097

Wingina, VA $71,084

Amonate, VA $70,926

Bandy, VA $70,771

Big Rock, VA $71,156

Bishop, VA $70,778

Bluefield, VA $70,996

Boissevain, VA $70,823

Breaks, VA $71,040

Burkes Garden, VA $70,850

Cedar Bluff, VA $70,954

Doran, VA $71,246

Falls Mills, VA $70,823

Grundy, VA $71,275

Horsepen, VA $70,806

Hurley, VA $70,909

Jewell Ridge, VA $70,954

Keen Mountain, VA $71,231

Mavisdale, VA $70,961

Maxie, VA $71,170

North Tazewell, VA $70,943

Oakwood, VA $71,271

Pilgrims Knob, VA $71,077

Pocahontas, VA $70,846

Pounding Mill, VA $71,053

Raven, VA $71,212

Red Ash, VA $71,278

Richlands, VA $71,237

Rowe, VA $70,987

Shortt Gap, VA $71,146

Swords Creek, VA $70,966

Tazewell, VA $70,832

Vansant, VA $70,968

Whitewood, VA $70,976

Wolford, VA $70,989

Boydton, VA $72,238

Bracey, VA $72,422

Brodnax, VA $72,702

Buckingham, VA $71,429

Burkeville, VA $72,534

Charlotte Court House, VA $71,495

Chase City, VA $71,865

Clarksville, VA $72,365

Crewe, VA $72,996

Cullen, VA $71,282

Dillwyn, VA $72,142

Drakes Branch, VA $71,858

Dundas, VA $72,926

Evergreen, VA $70,403

Fort Mitchell, VA $71,857

Green Bay, VA $72,134

Hampden Sydney, VA $72,311

Kenbridge, VA $72,536

Keysville, VA $71,851

La Crosse, VA $72,312

Lunenburg, VA $71,987

Meherrin, VA $71,995

Nottoway, VA $72,885

Pamplin, VA $71,043

Phenix, VA $70,723

Prospect, VA $71,490

Randolph, VA $71,611

Red House, VA $70,516

Red Oak, VA $71,958

Rice, VA $72,626

Saxe, VA $71,802

Skipwith, VA $72,008

South Hill, VA $72,285

Victoria, VA $72,241

Wylliesburg, VA $71,894

Roanoke, VA $70,496

Wachapreague, VA $73,199

Wardtown, VA $73,056

Wattsville, VA $73,267

Willis Wharf, VA $73,177

Windsor, VA $72,554

Withams, VA $73,210

Norfolk, VA $72,182

Newport News, VA $72,343

Fort Eustis, VA $72,372

Hampton, VA $72,388

Fort Monroe, VA $72,348

Poquoson, VA $72,364

Yorktown, VA $72,449

Lackey, VA $72,479

Seaford, VA $72,391

Portsmouth, VA $72,202

Fort Lee, VA $74,659

Petersburg, VA $74,659

Virginia State University, VA $74,659

Alberta, VA $73,184

Ammon, VA $74,165

Blackstone, VA $73,537

Boykins, VA $72,491

Branchville, VA $72,319

Capron, VA $72,848

Round Hill, VA $78,272

Catharpin, VA $81,204

Delaplane, VA $77,453

Ashburn, VA $81,541

Chantilly, VA $82,399

Gainesville, VA $80,543

Hamilton, VA $79,327

Lincoln, VA $79,249

Sterling, VA $82,532

Haymarket, VA $80,466

Herndon, VA $82,836

Leesburg, VA $80,259

Lovettsville, VA $78,481

Nokesville, VA $80,642

Upperville, VA $77,709

Warrenton, VA $77,991

Reston, VA $83,313

Waterford, VA $79,196

The Plains, VA $79,419

Doswell, VA $74,643

Dutton, VA $73,047

Fork Union, VA $73,060

Foster, VA $72,812

Glen Allen, VA $74,812

Gloucester, VA $72,970

Gloucester Point, VA $72,528

Goochland, VA $73,995

Grimstead, VA $72,995

Gum Spring, VA $73,995

Gwynn, VA $72,994

Hadensville, VA $73,880

Hallieford, VA $72,973

Hanover, VA $74,658

Hardyville, VA $73,190

Hartfield, VA $73,215

Hayes, VA $72,574

Henrico, VA $74,867

Hudgins, VA $72,938

Jamaica, VA $73,849

Jamestown, VA $72,740

Jetersville, VA $73,051

Kents Store, VA $73,223

King And Queen Court House, VA $73,961

King William, VA $74,344

Lanexa, VA $73,846

Lightfoot, VA $73,097

Little Plymouth, VA $73,868

Locust Hill, VA $73,434

Louisa, VA $73,983

Macon, VA $74,068

Maidens, VA $74,278

Manakin Sabot, VA $74,521

Mannboro, VA $74,036

Manquin, VA $74,561

Maryus, VA $72,538

Mascot, VA $73,651

Mathews, VA $72,855

Burgess, VA $74,118

Accomac, VA $73,141

Assawoman, VA $73,170

Atlantic, VA $73,269

Battery Park, VA $72,353

Belle Haven, VA $73,099

Birdsnest, VA $72,961

Bloxom, VA $73,253

Cape Charles, VA $72,861

Capeville, VA $72,876

Carrollton, VA $72,345

Carrsville, VA $72,675

Cheriton, VA $72,868

Chesapeake, VA $72,372

Chincoteague Island, VA $73,316

Wallops Island, VA $73,262

Craddockville, VA $73,110

Davis Wharf, VA $73,095

Eastville, VA $72,896

Exmore, VA $73,067

Franktown, VA $72,986

Greenbackville, VA $73,482

Greenbush, VA $73,272

Hacksneck, VA $73,069

Hallwood, VA $73,233

Harborton, VA $73,248

Horntown, VA $73,358

Oak Hall, VA $73,207

Isle Of Wight, VA $72,507

Jamesville, VA $73,027

Jenkins Bridge, VA $73,245

Keller, VA $73,157

Locustville, VA $73,154

Machipongo, VA $72,950

Mappsville, VA $73,217

Marionville, VA $72,949

Mears, VA $73,180

Melfa, VA $73,167

Modest Town, VA $73,356

Nassawadox, VA $73,025

Nelsonia, VA $73,361

New Church, VA $73,334

Onancock, VA $73,228

Onley, VA $73,147

Oyster, VA $72,885

Painter, VA $73,113

Parksley, VA $73,268

Pungoteague, VA $73,143

Quinby, VA $72,951

Rescue, VA $72,349

Sanford, VA $73,347

Saxis, VA $73,358

Seaview, VA $72,869

Smithfield, VA $72,428

Suffolk, VA $72,395

Tangier, VA $73,540

Tasley, VA $73,304

Temperanceville, VA $73,233

Townsend, VA $72,884

Virginia Beach, VA $73,336

Dulles, VA $83,336

Aldie, VA $80,706

Amissville, VA $76,779

Arcola, VA $81,514

Manassas, VA $81,648

Marshall, VA $77,905

Middleburg, VA $79,337

Catlett, VA $79,710

Centreville, VA $81,978

Clifton, VA $82,669

Orlean, VA $77,203

Paeonian Springs, VA $79,707

Paris, VA $77,203

Philomont, VA $79,103

Purcellville, VA $78,516

Bluemont, VA $77,466

Bristow, VA $81,015

Broad Run, VA $79,574

Calverton, VA $79,393

Casanova, VA $79,526

Rectortown, VA $77,809

Mechanicsville, VA $74,716

Midlothian, VA $74,603

Millers Tavern, VA $74,708

Mineral, VA $74,439

Moon, VA $72,886

Moseley, VA $74,355

New Canton, VA $72,744

New Kent, VA $74,308

New Point, VA $72,703

Newtown, VA $74,937

Norge, VA $73,205

North, VA $72,950

Oilville, VA $74,372

Onemo, VA $72,795

Ordinary, VA $72,636

Port Haywood, VA $72,693

Powhatan, VA $74,126

Providence Forge, VA $74,180

Quinton, VA $74,560

Rockville, VA $74,456

Ruthville, VA $74,027

Saint Stephens Church, VA $74,699

Saluda, VA $73,463

Sandston, VA $74,733

Sandy Hook, VA $73,981

Schley, VA $72,809

Severn, VA $72,576

Shacklefords, VA $73,502

State Farm, VA $74,313

Stevensville, VA $74,136

Studley, VA $74,711

Susan, VA $72,722

Toano, VA $73,434

Topping, VA $73,369

Trevilians, VA $73,937

Richmond, VA $74,887

Urbanna, VA $73,718

Wake, VA $73,258

Walkerton, VA $74,242

Ware Neck, VA $72,838

Water View, VA $73,703

West Point, VA $73,956

White Marsh, VA $72,717

Wicomico, VA $72,589

Williamsburg, VA $72,714

Woods Cross Roads, VA $72,978

Montpelier, VA $74,345

Oakton, VA $83,570

Occoquan, VA $82,954

Quantico, VA $80,197

Springfield, VA $84,313

Triangle, VA $80,777

Vienna, VA $84,312

Woodbridge, VA $82,355

Arlington, VA $84,737

Fort Myer, VA $84,739

Mattaponi, VA $73,681

Dhs, VA $84,738

Fort Valley, VA $73,259

Star Tannery, VA $72,542

Stephens City, VA $75,317

Stephenson, VA $75,367

Toms Brook, VA $73,218

White Post, VA $75,965

Woodstock, VA $72,613

Culpeper, VA $75,011

Aroda, VA $73,174

Banco, VA $73,422

Bealeton, VA $77,659

Boston, VA $74,813

Brandy Station, VA $76,326

Brightwood, VA $73,795

Castleton, VA $75,635

Elkwood, VA $76,226

Etlan, VA $73,625

Goldvein, VA $78,002

Graves Mill, VA $73,074

Haywood, VA $73,776

Hood, VA $72,614

Jeffersonton, VA $77,177

Leon, VA $74,107

Lignum, VA $75,786

Madison, VA $73,068

Midland, VA $78,432

Mitchells, VA $74,413

Oakpark, VA $73,531

Pratts, VA $73,060

Radiant, VA $73,330

Rapidan, VA $73,992

Remington, VA $77,042

Reva, VA $74,188

Richardsville, VA $76,419

Rixeyville, VA $76,221

Rochelle, VA $73,037

Somerville, VA $78,582

Sperryville, VA $74,116

Stevensburg, VA $75,938

Sumerduck, VA $77,063

Syria, VA $72,792

Viewtown, VA $76,271

Washington, VA $75,417

Wolftown, VA $72,619

Woodville, VA $74,848

Harrisonburg, VA $72,916

Basye, VA $72,333

Bergton, VA $72,110

Bridgewater, VA $72,779

Broadway, VA $72,555

Criders, VA $72,239

Dayton, VA $72,530

Edinburg, VA $72,456

Elkton, VA $72,675

Alexandria, VA $84,728

Fredericksburg, VA $76,770

Bowling Green, VA $75,280

Burr Hill, VA $75,290

Callao, VA $74,856

Caret, VA $75,749

Center Cross, VA $74,460

Champlain, VA $75,576

Coles Point, VA $75,859

Colonial Beach, VA $76,285

Corbin, VA $75,814

Dahlgren, VA $78,787

Dogue, VA $76,235

Dunnsville, VA $74,728

Edwardsville, VA $74,214

Farnham, VA $74,433

Garrisonville, VA $79,434

Hague, VA $75,310

Hartwood, VA $76,992

Haynesville, VA $75,248

Heathsville, VA $74,145

Hustle, VA $75,621

Irvington, VA $73,551

Jersey, VA $76,339

Kilmarnock, VA $73,613

King George, VA $77,531

Kinsale, VA $75,165

Ladysmith, VA $74,846

Lancaster, VA $73,793

Laneview, VA $73,972

Lively, VA $73,861

Locust Grove, VA $75,311

Loretto, VA $75,635

Lottsburg, VA $74,716

Merry Point, VA $73,677

Milford, VA $75,003

Mollusk, VA $73,704

Montross, VA $75,803

Morattico, VA $74,087

Mount Holly, VA $75,551

Ninde, VA $77,703

Nuttsville, VA $74,014

Oldhams, VA $75,104

Ophelia, VA $74,157

Partlow, VA $75,495

Port Royal, VA $75,616

Rappahannock Academy, VA $75,631

Reedville, VA $74,102

Rhoadesville, VA $74,601

Rollins Fork, VA $76,282

Fulks Run, VA $72,374

Hinton, VA $72,307

Keezletown, VA $72,659

Lacey Spring, VA $72,696

Linville, VA $72,658

Luray, VA $72,891

Mc Gaheysville, VA $72,743

Mount Crawford, VA $72,746

Mount Jackson, VA $72,508

Mount Solon, VA $72,518

New Market, VA $72,676

Orkney Springs, VA $72,352

Penn Laird, VA $72,776

Quicksburg, VA $72,580

Pleasant Valley, VA $72,736

Shenandoah, VA $72,700

Singers Glen, VA $72,653

Stanley, VA $72,706

Timberville, VA $72,688

Charlottesville, VA $72,818

Afton, VA $72,011

Arrington, VA $70,579

Barboursville, VA $73,101

Batesville, VA $72,645

Covesville, VA $72,018

Crozet, VA $72,679

Dyke, VA $72,643

Ruby, VA $79,054

Area Human Resources Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Area Human Resources Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Area Human Resources Specialist positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Area Human Resources Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Area Human Resources Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$96,864	$47.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$89,115	$43.0	15%
Financial Services	$89,115	$43.0	15%
Internet	$89,115	$43.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$85,240	$41.0	10%

Area Human Resources Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Area Human Resources Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$69,784

Average $77,491/year

$85,661

$5,815

Average $6,458/month

$7,138

$1,342

Average $1,490/week

$1,647

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,661	$7,138	$1,647	$41
Average	$77,491	$6,458	$1,490	$37
25th Percentile	$69,784	$5,815	$1,342	$34

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